FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 12, 2005
Reopening Set for Lake Tom Bailey
JACKSON- Tom Bailey State Fishing Lake will host a special youth opening on
Sept. 17, according to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries,
and Parks (MDWFP).
Youth less than 16 years of age may fish if accompanied by an adult age 21
or older holding a valid Mississippi fishing license. Anglers can fish from
6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on this day only. No one over the age of 15 may fish
during this special opening.
The creel limit is 50 fish, with no more than 5 largemouth bass. There is no
length or slot limit.
Tom Bailey State Fishing Lake is located in Lauderdale County, approximately
8 miles east of Meridian off Mississippi Hwy. 11. The lake will open to the
entire public on Oct. 20.
For more information, call the MDWFP Jackson Office at (601)-432-2400, the
District 4 Office at (601)-692-2776, or Lake Manager Charles Vaughn at
(601)-632-4679.
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