Oktibbeha County Lake

Birding

This man-made lake covers 513 acres and is accessible via Highway 82 – just 18 minutes outside of Starkville. 228 species of birds have been spotted on and around the lake, including Red-necked Phalaropes, Green-winged Teals, Magnolia Warblers, Lincoln’s Sparrow, and many others. You might even get lucky enough to see a Reddish Egret – one was spotted in June 2019.

Fishing

This 513-acre lake is known for catfish and largemouth bass as well a crappie and bream.