Fishing Maples Lake: Fresh chicken livers, catalpa worms and large night crawlers are almost always good baits for bottom feeding catfish. May through November are good fishing times. Catfish feed heavily during the May pre-spawn time and in November as they prepare for the winter months.

Location: Approximately 4 miles north of I-40 in Natchez Trace State Park. 

From I-40: Take exit 116 (State Highway 114) to Maples Lake Road.

Lake Information: (731) 423-5725.

Size: 90 acres

Fishing Facilities: Boat launching ramp - Fish attractors - Rental boats - Handicapped accessible fishing pier

Other Facilities: Picnic areas - Restrooms

• Bass
• Crappie
• Catfish