Lake Washington is a 5000-acre lake that was anciently part of the Mississippi River and is located just 13 miles from Hollandale. It has a very large fishing population and contains a wide variety of fish species. Lake vegetation includes duckweed and cypress trees and the scenery is very attractive. Behind a thin line of trees that surrounds the lake is a vast expanse of agricultural fields. It is one of the largest natural lakes in Mississippi and is also one of the oldest.