The boat ramp is open at this time.
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.
| Species | Details |
|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | Largemouth bass fishing has been excellent. bass are patrolling the shallows and baits with flash and chartreuse are producing. |
| Crappie | Crappie fishing has been good. Males are moving shallow along with a few females. Jigs with chartreuse tails are a good choice. |
| Bream | Bream fishing has been good. Try fishing just off the bottom with crickets and red worms. |
| Catfish | Catfishing has been good. Catfish will accept offerings of worms, cutbait, and stinkbait out from the dam in deep water. |
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Water Visibility: inches
Please dispose of trash in barrels provided.
Report provided by Mr. Pat Drew, Calling Panther Lake Manager
| Species | Regulation Type | Length to Release |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bass (largemouth, smallmouth and spotted) | Maximum length limit | 20 inches & over |
| Catfish | No length limit |
| Type | Amount | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bass (combined largemouth, smallmouth ans spotted) | 10 | Anglers can harvest only one bass over 20 inches. |
| Catfish | 10 | Creel limit for all State Fishing and State Park Lakes |
Statewide creel and size limits apply to all other fish species.
For information about Calling Panther Lake, please call (601) 892-4776.
Calling Panther Lake depth map
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Fisheries Biologists use various sampling methods to assess the fish populations in the State’s waters. Sampling results for selected water bodies are summarized in Reel Facts Sheets