From flood control reservoirs to ancient oxbows off the mighty river that gave the state its name, the state of Mississippi offers some of the best crappie fishing in the nation. Any one of the six premier lakes featured here would certainly be on any crappie fisherman’s bucket list to visit.

The best fishing trips begin long before anyone ever launches a boat or drops a succulent temptation into the water. The most successful fishing trips begin with planning. Crappie fishermen need go no farther than their own home computers to make that plan a success. The Mississippi Crappie Trail website provides important information to make planning any fishing trip to the Magnolia State much easier and productive.

The Mississippi Crappie Trail is not a tournament trail, but an information source for everyone to use. The Mississippi Crappie Trail promotes the best crappie fishing destinations in the state of Mississippi as well as offer information on the vast array of attractions and resources close to those special destinations.

Read about some of the six best lakes in the nation for crappie fishing. The list of the top six crappie lakes in Mississippi includes Arkabutla, which produced the current Mississippi state record black crappie at 4 pounds, 4 ounces and Enid, holder of the current state and world record for white crappie at 5 pounds, 3 ounces. Also check out the sections on Grenada, “home of the 3-pound crappie,” Sardis, a great producer of numbers as well as big fish, Barnett Reservoir, one of the most popular fishing destinations in the country and Washington Lake, an ancient oxbow off the Mississippi River that can also produce 4-pound crappie.

Not only does this website provide invaluable information on how to fish those top crappie lakes, but a wealth of other information to make any trip to the Magnolia State so much better. Planning a trip to one of the lakes? Click on the pages that provide information on lodging, dining and nearby family attractions where people can go for an adventure.

Besides fishing information, visitors can also read about area guides, launch ramps, marinas, marine dealers that can help when trouble occurs as well as where to buy bait, tackle and licenses. Also look up the local tourism offices for even more help and guidance. Problems with the vehicle? Find help to get you back on the road.

People can also learn about coming events, where to shop and so much more to make their time in Mississippi as pleasant and productive as possible. We even provide links to check the weather and lake levels. It’s all here at the Mississippi Crappie Trail, your one stop to plan your next exciting fishing adventure in the Magnolia State. Enjoy your trip. Have fun and catch some big ones, but remember to leave a few for the next person.