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) 840-5176

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

Fishing Report - Updated 5/1/24

SpeciesDetail
BassFishing has been good. Focus fishing effort with soft plastics in a green/black/red coloration. Try out worms or flukes. Topwater may also work well in the mornings.
Crappie Fishing has been slow. Focus fishing effort with soft plastics in a green/black/red coloration. Minnows and spinner baits also work well. A spray-on fish attractant is also helpful because a large part of the crappie’s predatory instinct is scent-driven.
BreamFishing has been good. Focus fishing effort near vegetation with small beetle spin or fish using redworms, nightcrawlers, and crickets. They have just started bedding.
Catfish Fishing has been fair. Focus fishing effort on the bottom with red worms, liver, and other stink baits. Lake Record Fish

Water temperature: 71

Visibility: 48"

Lake Lowndes Special Regulations and Creel Limits

Special Fishing Regulations

SpeciesTypeLength to Release
Catfish No length limit

Creel Limits

TypeAmountAdditional Information
Catfish10Creel limit for all State Fishing and State Park Lakes

Statewide creel and size limits apply to all other fish species

Lake Regulations

  • Rod and reel fishing is allowed. No trotlines, FFFD’s, jugs, yo-yo’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.
  • Skiing is allowed in designated areas on weekends and holidays only. 
  • PFD’s are required.

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