Lake Mary Crawford

Lake Mary Crawford is a 128-acre lake located in Lawrence County, 5 miles west of Monticello on Hwy 84. The lake first opened in 1957 and was the first Dingell-Johnson construction project in Mississippi. The lake has long been known as a popular bream fishery.

Address: 293 Lake Mary Ln, Monticello, MS 39654
Phone: (601) 587-7853
Fees: Daily and Annual

Fishing Report - Updated 08/25/2025

BassFishing has been good.  Focus fishing effort with soft plastics in a green/black/red coloration.  Minnows and spinner baits also work well.  The topwater bite is good in the early mornings and late evenings around lily pads.  Focus fishing in the early mornings and late evenings.  Fishing will be slow during the heat of the day.
Crappie Fishing has been good.  Focus fishing effort with smaller jigs or minnows.  Look for structure and do not be afraid to use a spray-on fish attractant.  Focus fishing in the early mornings and late evenings.  Fishing will be slow during the heat of the day.
BreamFishing has been fair.  Focus fishing effort near vegetation with small beetle spin or fish using redworms, nightcrawlers, and crickets.  
Catfish Fishing has been fair.  Focus fishing effort on the bottom with red worms, liver, and other stink baits.  
Lake Mary Crawford Special Regulations

Creel and Size Limits

SpeciesLengths to ReleaseDaily Creel Limits
Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth)16-22 inches10 per angler, 1 over 22 inches
CrappieNo Length Limit15 per angler
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 Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day from noon to sunset within ski area.
  • Lake is designated as No Wake all other times.
Fish Attractors

Natural and artificial structures were added to the lake during renovations.

Coordinates:

31.5746882, -90.1572432

31.5768785, -90.158935

31.5765489, -90.1534046

31.573673, -90.1556664

31.573827, -90.1557700

31.5739375, -90.1559775

31.5747227, -90.1570746

31.5754189, -90.1589997

31.5752798, -90.159057

31.5784526, -90.1569927

Amenities

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

  • 2 boat ramps
  • Handicap accessible fishing piers
  • 20 developed camping sites with electrical/water hookups
  • Primitive camping
  • Restrooms with showers
  • Pavilion rental
  • Nature trail
  • Picnic tables
  • Barbecue grills

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
Bass7.62 lbs.Caleb BassJanuary 2025
Crappie2.73 lbs.Jessie AndersonMarch 2025
Redear0.81 lbs.Harold RutlandMay 2025
Bluegill0.90 lbs.William S. BennettJuly 2017
Catfish15.97 lbs.Thomas McKnightApril 2024

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