Lake Lowndes State Park

Lake Lowndes State Park is a 150 acre lake 10 miles southeast of Columbus, MS off Hwy 69 in Lowndes County. Historically, the lake has boasted a good bream population. The lake has an overabundance of Largemouth Bass, and anglers are encouraged to harvest smaller bass.

Address: 3319 Lake Lowndes Rd, Columbus, MS 39702
Phone: (662) 840-5176

For more information about fees, amenities, activities, camping, and lodging visit the Lake Lowndes State Park page.

Fishing Report - Updated 12/2/2024

SpeciesDetail
BassThe bass will relate to the creek channel, but don’t overlook the laydowns on the deep banks adjacent to the channel. Jig-n-pig combos, Alabama-rigs, and shakeyhead worms will out produce most other baits. 
Crappie Crappie can be found relating to the creek channel that winds down the middle of the lake, particularly around any cover adjacent to it. The best depths will range anywhere from 10 to 25 feet deep. Jigs or jig/minnow combinations will be the best bait choices.
BreamTarget bream around cover in the 6 – 10 ft. depth range. Typically, tight lining worms is the best technique during the cold months. 
Catfish Target the creek channel and around the deeper points with night crawlers, cut shad, and/or liver. Tight lining is the most popular technique for catfish.

Weekly fishing reports will resume on February 15th, 2025.

Lake Lowndes Special Regulations

Creel and Size Limits

SpeciesLengths to ReleaseDaily Creel Limits
CatfishNo Length Limit10 per angler

Statewide creel and size limits apply to all other fish species

Lake Regulations

  • Only rod and reel or pole fishing is allowed on State Park Lakes. No trotlines, set lines, jug fishing, or commercial gears are permitted.
  • Sport fishing licenses and fishing permits are required. 
  • Night fishing (from 30 minutes before sunset to 30 minutes after sunrise) will be permitted from the shore or from boats which are in compliance with State and Coast Guard regulations. Only idle speed and trolling motors may be used at night.

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