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 

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.

The lake level is lower than normal. Take care launching and don't back in too far. Use your trolling motor leaving the ramp to avoid piles of rocks.

Bass

Bass fishing has been good. The lake level is lower than normal. With clear water try creek channels and looking for suspended fish.

Crappie 

Crappie fishing has been fair. Find a school of crappie and stay back and cast jigs or minnows. Popular spots include creek ledges and channels.

Bream

Bream fishing has been slow. Focus on deeper water off cover and points. Fish on the bottom with red worms or crickets.

Catfish 

Catfishing has been good. Catfish are always available and ready to be caught. Good fish have been caught off the pier and out in deeper water. 

Water Temperature:   70°F      Water Visibility: 60+ inches

Please dispose of trash in barrels provided.  

Calling Panther Lake 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

  • 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 from noon to sunset on Wednesday, Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day 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
  • Kayak launch
  • Handicap accessible fishing pier
  • Handicap accessible restrooms 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.

SpeciesWeightAnglerDate
Bass15.4 lbs.James AllenFebruary 2011
Crappie2.75 lbs.Peggy BlakeneyMarch 2018
Redear1.65 lbs.George RunnelsJuly 2016
Bluegill0.78 lbs.Steve CunninghamApril 2023
Catfish21.94 lbs.Kevin GreerMay 2026

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