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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) 328-2110
For more information about fees, amenities, activities, camping, and lodging visit the Lake Lowndes State Park page.
Fishing Report
| Species | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bass | The hot weather has slowed angling traffic significantly lately, and there are few reports on any species. Bass fishing has been slow; minnows, soft plastics, rattletraps, spinnerbaits, and shakeyhead worms are all good options, but your best bet may be topwater lures fished early in the morning and late in the evening. Try targeting the creek channel and laydowns on the deeper banks adjacent to the channel. Be on the lookout for schools of shad breaking the surface; bass have schooled up and are chasing shad out in the middle of the lake. Try throwing flukes, walking baits, or other shad-imitating lures to draw a strike. |
| Crappie | The crappie bite is slow. Look for crappie to be suspended in deeper water; also be on the lookout for schools of shad. Jigs or jig/minnow combinations will be the best bait choices, but small crankbaits can also draw a strike from lethargic fish looking for an easy meal. |
| Bream | Bream fishing has been slow recently, particularly for bank anglers. Boat anglers have been having better luck in general. Tight lining with worms or crickets are both good baits, particularly when the bream are not bedding. |
| Catfish | No reports on 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. |
Lake Lowndes Special Regulations
Lake Lowndes Special Regulations
Creel and Size Limits
| Species | Lengths to Release | Daily Creel Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Catfish | No Length Limit | 10 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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