Raymond Lake in Hinds County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  The Hinds County entry here is Raymond Lake, in Mississippi. It stands 302 feet above sea level. Around 41 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Around 1.1 miles of margin, front to back. Nearest town is Raymond, 1.4 miles off. Clinton follows at 8.5 miles, then Byram at 11 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Raymond Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include green sunfish, bluegill and spotted bass. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. At Raymond Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 81°F; the cold one sits at 45°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Raymond Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Bar S Lake sits 6.2 miles off and takes the overflow. The position on Raymond Lake is worth confirming on the day.