Calling Panther Lake

Calling Panther Lake is a 404-acre lake located in Copiah County, 5 mi. W of Crystal Springs off New Zion Rd. This lake offers a unique fishing experience with dense stands of submerged timber and deep creek channels. 

Address: Crystal Springs, MS 39059
Phone: (601) 892-4776
Fees: Daily and Annual

Fishing Report - Updated 6/25/24

 

Boat lanes have been cut to allow for easier access to different parts of the lake, but be aware that IDLE SPEED IS REQUIRED in these areas.  Channels are marked with red/green markers for main channels and gold markers for side channels.

BassBass fishing is good. Schooling activity for bass has been reported. Target schooling bass with top waters, flukes, and lipless crankbaits. If you can't find schooling fish focus on the shorelines with top-waters early and late. Then target brush-piles and laydowns with soft plastics.
Crappie Crappie fishing is fair. Target fish near creek channels and deep cover with minnows and jigs.
BreamBream fishing has been good. Fish are being caught tight-lining worms on the bottom near points and structure.
Catfish Catfishing is good. Target deep water with worms or cut bait on the bottom.

Water Temperature:  82°F            Water Visibility: 40 inches

Please dispose of trash in barrels provided.  

Calling Panther Lake Special Regulations

Creel and Size Limits

SpeciesLengths to ReleaseDaily Creel Limits
Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth)20 inches and over10 per angler, 1 over 20 inches
CatfishNo Length Limit10 per angler

Statewide creel and size limits apply to all other fish species

Lake Regulations

  • Rod and reel or pole fishing is allowed. No trotlines, FFFD’s, jugs, yoyo’s, limblines, throwlines, or set hooks are allowed. 
  • Sport fishing licenses and fishing permits are required except on designated days during National Fishing and Boating Week. 
  • Fishing is not allowed from courtesy piers adjacent to boat ramps. 
  • Night fishing is allowed from the bank or boats which are in compliance with state and Coast Guard regulations.
  • Skiing is allowed on Wednesday, Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4th , and Labor Day from noon to sunset within ski area. 
  • Lake is designated as No Wake all other times.
Amenities

Campgrounds are first come first served, please call the State Lake office for information.

  • 21 camping pads and 2 handicapped camping pads with electrical/water/sewer hookups.
  • Boat ramp
  • Handicap accessible fishing pier
  • Handicap accessible restroom with showers
  • Nature trail.

Record Fish

Record fish must be weighed and verified by the lake manager, lake supervisor, or fisheries biologist. Anglers who catch a lake record fish will receive a certificate acknowledging their catch.

SpeciesWeightAngler
Bass15.4 lbs.James Allen
Crappie2.75 lbs.Peggy Blakeney
Redear1.65 lbs.George Runnels
Bluegill0.5 lbsJimmy McNabb
Catfish17.20 lbsMelissa Morris

Recent Catches

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