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Gainesville Lake

Mississippi
14.38 km²
32.9761, -88.1919
10 species
NHD 146523281
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About Gainesville Lake

Gainesville Lake is a natural lake or pond in Mississippi, United States. It covers approximately 14.38 km² (3553 acres). The lake centroid is located at 32.9761° N, 88.1919° W. 10 fish species are commonly found in waters like this one, including 1 introduced species. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
October – April
Cooler months fish best in the south
Natural lake
Large
Room for multiple techniques
Species diversity
Diverse
10 species in this region
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Gainesville Lake

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 11h 41m
Dawn11:26
Sunrise11:51
Sunset23:32
Dusk23:57

Bite windows today

  • Dawn10:56 – 12:51Excellent
  • Morning12:51 – 17:42Good
  • Midday17:42 – 20:32Calm
  • Afternoon20:32 – 22:32Good
  • Dusk22:32 – 00:27Excellent
  • Night00:27 – 10:56Good
Moon: 13% · waning↑ 08:48

Fish species

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Gainesville Lake?

Species you can expect in or near Gainesville Lake include Striped Bass, Crappie, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bluegill / Sunfish, Chain Pickerel, and others. The list is based on species present in Mississippi waters and GBIF occurrence records.

How big is Gainesville Lake?

Gainesville Lake covers approximately 14.38 square kilometres (3553 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Gainesville Lake located?

Gainesville Lake is located in Mississippi, United States, with its centroid at 32.9761°, -88.1919°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF