Lake Mary near Cleary: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lake Mary is a Rankin County water, in Mississippi. The surface lies 400 feet up. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Mississippi listings. Cleary sits 0.9 miles from the bank. It is 9.9 miles to Jackson, the nearest city. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water. Conditions change the water more than the calendar does.

• Where to Fish on Lake Mary

  We hold no depth figure for this one. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluegill, brown bullhead, redspot darter, warmouth and blacktail shiner. Take it as evidence of what swims here, not a promise for one session. Lake Mary gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 81°F, the coldest about 45°F. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Plan any trip to Lake Mary around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. You will be walking about 0.9 miles from the nearest car park. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Lake Bonnie Webb, 0.4 miles out. Check the position at Lake Mary before loading the car.