Mile 4.0 — Laney’s Landing — miles from Main Channel through Terrapin Neck Cutoff

John Ruskey

26 Apr 2026 � 1 min read

Well-designed concrete ramp at the edge of Chotard Lake north of Eagle Lake. Ample parking, and safe place to leave vehicle for overnights. Check in at store. Formerly private ramp now made public through 2011 acquisition by the Miss Dept of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.

From April 13, 2011 Mississippi Sportsman: The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks has purchased Laney’s Landing on Lake Chotard to guarantee public access to this popular Issaquena County water body, the agency reported. The move is part of continuing efforts to acquire land to afford permanent access to public waters. “Loss of access to public waters is an issue of concern for the MDWFP,” MDWFP Fisheries Bureau Director Ron Garavelli said. “We have lost access to many lakes, especially oxbow lakes of the Mississippi River.” Improvements to Laney Landing are planned, and operation of the landing will continue under manager Micki Laney. MDWFP, in conjunction with Warren County, also recently completed construction of a new ramp on the Yazoo River at Redwood. New restrooms at Eagle Lake also were built with grant funds from the Sport Fish Restoration Program, administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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