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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 03/10/2025
| Bass | Fishing 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. Fish should begin spawning in the next few weeks. |
| 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. Fish should begin spawning in the next few weeks. |
| Bream | Fishing has been fair. Focus fishing effort near vegetation with small beetle spin or fish using redworms, nightcrawlers, and crickets. Fish should begin spawning in the next few weeks. |
| Catfish | Fishing has been fair. Focus fishing effort on the bottom with red worms, liver, and other stink baits. |
Lake Mary Crawford Special Regulations
Lake Mary Crawford Special Regulations
Creel and Size Limits
| Species | Lengths to Release | Daily Creel Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth) | 16-22 inches | 10 per angler, 1 over 22 inches |
| Crappie | No Length Limit | 15 per angler |
| Catfish | No Length Limit | 10 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
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
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.
| Species | Weight | Angler | Date |
| Bass | 7.62 lbs. | Caleb Bass | January 2025 |
| Crappie | 2.71 lbs. | Joseph Collins | February 2025 |
| Redear | 0.50 lbs. | Josh Rose | May 2023 |
| Bluegill | 0.90 lbs. | William S. Bennett | July 2017 |
| Catfish | 15.97 lbs. | Thomas McKnight | April 2024 |
Recent Catches
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