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Calling Panther Lake is a 404-acre lake located in Copiah County, 5 mi. W of Crystal Springs off New Zion Rd. This lake offers a unique fishing experience with dense stands of submerged timber and deep creek channels.
Address: Crystal Springs, MS 39059
Phone: (601) 892-4776
Fees: Daily and Annual
Fishing Report - Updated 04/30/2025
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.
| Bass | Bass fishing has been good. The lake has began to clear up. Transition to lighter lines such as fluorocarbon for constant action. Lures to use on bright sunny days should be light colored and small profile. Cloudy or windy days try larger profiles and darker colors. |
| Crappie | Crappie fishing has been good. Crappie are suspended in 10 feet of water and responding well to jigs and minnows. |
| Bream | Bream fishing has been good. Large bluegill and redear are lurking with few anglers targeting them. |
| Catfish | Catfishing has been good. Cut baits and worms seem to be the baits of choice. Anglers have reported catching a number of excellent catifsh off the piers lately. |
Water Temperature: 76°F Water Visibility: 25 inches
Please dispose of trash in barrels provided.
Calling Panther Lake Special Regulations
Calling Panther Lake Special Regulations
Creel and Size Limits
| Species | Lengths to Release | Daily Creel Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth) | 20 inches and over | 10 per angler, 1 over 20 inches |
| 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 Wednesday, Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4th , and Labor Day from noon to sunset within ski area.
- Lake is designated as No Wake all other times.
Amenities
Amenities
Campgrounds are first come first served, please call the State Lake office for information.
- 21 camping pads and 2 handicapped camping pads with electrical/water/sewer hookups.
- Boat ramp
- Handicap accessible fishing pier
- Handicap accessible restroom with showers
- Nature trail.
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 | 15.4 lbs. | James Allen | February 2011 |
| Crappie | 2.75 lbs. | Peggy Blakeney | March 2018 |
| Redear | 1.65 lbs. | George Runnels | July 2016 |
| Bluegill | 0.78 lbs | Steve Cunningham | April 2023 |
| Catfish | 17.20 lbs | Melissa Morris | July 2023 |
Recent Catches
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