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) 328-2110

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

Fishing Report 

SpeciesDetail
BassNo real changes in the fishing to speak of lately.  The bass bite is fair, and any shad-imitating lure should get you a strike.  Topwater walkers and poppers, swimbaits, or soft jerkbaits are all good options.  
Crappie Anglers have been catching crappie pretty regularly.  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.
BreamBream fishing has been slow to fair.  Tight lining with worms or crickets are both good baits, particularly when the bream are not bedding.  Throwing beetle spins or fly-fishing with poppers are also good options.
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

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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