Fishing Lake Mary Crawford in Lawrence County, Mississippi

• Overview

  Lake Mary Crawford is a Lawrence County water, in Mississippi. Elevation runs to 269 feet. The water covers some 130 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. With about 2.1 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. Among the waters listed for Lawrence County, none is wider. You are 3.4 miles from Monticello. After that come Wesson at 16 miles and Brookhaven at 17 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Lake Mary Crawford

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include bluegill, redspot darter, clear chub and mimic shiner. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. On Lake Mary Crawford the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 81°F; the cold one sits at 47°F. It fishes twelve months of the year. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It holds true on Lake Mary Crawford more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Boat access is recorded roughly half a mile away. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Sutton Lake is 7.5 miles distant. Rules at Lake Mary Crawford are worth checking on the day.