Alert
Weekly fishing reports will resume the week of February 15, 2023. Listed below are winter fishing tips and techniques for Lake Mary Crawford.
Fishing Report
Lake Mary Crawford - 11/29/2022 2:59:48 PM| Species | Detail | |
| Largemouth Bass | Through the winter bass tend to bite best with a slow retrieve on a highly attractive crank bait. Choose a lure in whites/silvers that makes a bit of noise when being reeled in and focus fishing effort near deep woody structure. Spinnerbaits in bright colors also work well around points and channel ledges. | |
| Crappie | Winter is prime time for fishing for Crappie, they thrive in the chilly waters. Focus fishing effort near deep structure with small white crank baits or live minnows. Jigging works wonderfully near the dam, don’t be shy to use a spray-on fish attractant for artificial lures, a large part of the crappie’s predation instinct is scent driven. | |
| Bream | Bream fishing in the winter can be challenging. Focus fishing effort near vegetation or shallow structure with small white beetle spins or fish on bottom with redworms or night crawlers. A slow retrieve is best. | |
| Catfish | Catfish usually bite well through the winter. Focus fishing effort on bottom in the coves with stink baits or livers soaked in koolaid. | |
Special Fishing RegulationsSpecies |
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| Species | Type | Length To Release |
| Largemouth Bass | Slot Length Limit | 16"-22" |
| Catfish | No length limit | |
Creel Limits (per person, per day) |
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| Type | Amount | Additional Information |
| Largemouth Bass | 10 | 1 over 22" |
| Crappie | 15 | |
| Bream (combined bluegill and redear) | 25 | |
| Catfish | 10 | |
Additional Information
For more information about Lake Mary Crawford, please call (601) 587-7853
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Fisheries Biologists use various sampling methods to assess the fish populations in the State’s waters. Sampling results for selected water bodies are summarized in Reel Facts Sheets.
Natural and artificial structures were added to the lake during renovations.
Coordinates:
31.5746882, -90.1572432
31.5768785, -90.158935
31.5765489, -90.1534046
31.573673, -90.1556664
31.573827, -90.1557700
31.5739375, -90.1559775
31.5747227, -90.1570746
31.5754189, -90.1589997
31.5752798, -90.159057
31.5784526, -90.1569927
