Simpson Lake

This Chickasaw County water is recorded as Simpson Lake, a reservoir, and I would spend the opening part of the trip around one manageable section of water to judge the water in front of me before deciding I need a completely different plan. I would give one easy-to-read section of water enough time to tell me whether the opening plan deserves more attention, because a first trip only needs to produce one useful clue.

Simpson Lake Size, Maximum Depth and Volume

Surface area, maximum depth, and storage are not well documented for Simpson Lake, so the better first step is to look at the nearby water before moving and avoid turning an estimate into a fact. Until I know the size of Simpson Lake better, I would work one straightforward part of the lake before making any assumptions about the rest of the lake.

Fishing This Water

The fishery at Simpson Lake is lightly documented, so I would use a basic first-trip selection of a soft plastic and live-bait option rather than commit to a species that may not be present. The first fish from Simpson Lake can narrow the plan as I get a feel for the initial plan while giving the first approach enough time to work.

A Practical Simpson Lake Game Plan

I would approach Simpson Lake by choosing one nearby area near the launch, one target, and a small tackle selection, then change one part of the plan before the rest and leave with a clearer plan for the next visit. If one manageable area near the launch becomes the first reliable area on Simpson Lake, I would stop searching randomly and fish it properly, which is enough information to improve the next trip.