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Lake Bill Waller

Coordinates: 31°11′29″N 89°43′12″W / 31.19139°N 89.72000°W / 31.19139; -89.72000
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Lake Bill Waller
Location of the lake in Mississippi, USA.
Location of the lake in Mississippi, USA.
Lake Bill Waller
Location of the lake in Mississippi, USA.
Location of the lake in Mississippi, USA.
Lake Bill Waller
LocationMarion County, Mississippi
Coordinates31°11′29″N 89°43′12″W / 31.19139°N 89.72000°W / 31.19139; -89.72000
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area168 acres (68 ha)
Surface elevation226 ft (69 m)
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Lake Bill Waller is a 168-acre man-made lake, named for former Governor of Mississippi Bill Waller. It is located in Marion County, Mississippi, seven miles southeast of Columbia, and is primarily used for angling.[2][3]

History

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In 1995, Lake Bill Waller produced the second-largest largemouth bass (15 lb. 14 oz.) ever caught in the state. It closed in 2003 and reopened in 2007 following draining, renovation and restocking with game fish.[4]

Management

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Lake Bill Waller is continually monitored by Mississippi biologists to maintain the production of trophy and eating-sized fish, with a catch and release focus. Manager Tim Barber described their efforts:

All the bass 18 inches or longer must be released back into the lake. We also encourage anglers to keep 15 bass, 18-inches and under, per person per day. Some of the fish less than 18 inches weigh from 2 1/2 to 3 pounds each, which are really good eating-size bass. We encourage our fishermen to catch and eat these bass to keep the lake in balance.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Lake Bill Waller". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 13, 2011.
  2. ^ [1] Mississippi Bead and Breakfast Association; Visit Mississippi One Porch at a Time
  3. ^ [2]| Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks; Lake Bill Waller
  4. ^ [3]| Mississippi Sportsman; Bill Waller is Back
  5. ^ [4]| Mississippi Sportsman; Bill Waller is Back