Mobile MSCT Home Page

The Mississippi’s Crappie Trail features six of premier crappie fishing lakes and designed to promote these destinations and the vast array of attractions and resources around the lakes.

The sun setting behind the trees and water on Arkabutla Lake in Mississippi and the words "Arkabutla Lake" in front.
Arkabutla Lake, MS, on the Coldwater River, is known for its large crappie and this remote location is an ideal setting for a serene retreat.
The sun setting behind the trees and water on Barnett Reservoir in Mississippi and the words "Barnett Reservoir" in front.

Barnett Reservoir, better known as “The Rez” is located in the shadow of the state capital at Jackson and is definitively a fan favorite in catching big crappie.

The sun setting behind the trees and water on Enid Lake in Mississippi and the words "Enid Lake" in front.

Enid Lake where crappie is king. Since 1957, a 5-pound, 3-ounce white Crappie holds the world record and the average Crappie weighs 1-pound.

The sun setting behind the trees and water on Grenada Lake in Mississippi and the words "Grenada Lake" in front.

Enid Lake where crappie is king. Since 1957, a 5-pound, 3-ounce white Crappie holds the world record and the average Crappie weighs 1-pound.

The sun setting behind the trees and water on Sardis Lake in Mississippi and the words "Sardis Lake" in front.

Sardis Lake is one of Mississippi’s best kept secrets. Over 32,000 surface acres in the summer, this lake is the perfect place to catch crappie.

Large Lake Washington trees with part of their trunks submerged in water in Mississippi and the words "Lake Washington" in front.

Lake Washington is an oxbow lake in Washington County and has been known as a crappie fisherman’s paradise.

Plan Your Next Crappie Fishing Adventure

2 New Color play Icon
Green golf ball with a man canoeing inside of it with the words play written underneath it in green
Outline of cabin and 4 people with the word "stay" under it 
Green outline of a hand carrying a food tray above the word "Fillet" 

The Mississippi Crappie Trail articles and videos provide expert advice on destination hot-spots, equipment, tackle and techniques for catching crappie from the trail’s six lakes. 

Crappie Destinations

Crappie Techniques

Arklabutla Lake Crappie

close up of a crappie on the water

Arklabutla Lake Crappie by Tim Huffman   Facts: 11,870 surface acres; elevation 226 feet; inlet source is Coldwater River; fluctuates...

Read more

The Mississippi Crappie Trail is proud to feature these
fishing tackle, marinas, and live bait stores. 

For More News, Equipment, & How To’s Read

White background with "CrappieNow" in red and blue 

Need A Crappie
F
ishing Guide?
Click Here

Drawing of a Crappie and hook in navy blue against a white background with the words "Local Guides"

MISSISSIPPI CRAPPIE TRAIL IS PROUD TO SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS

Testimonial Erin
Visit us on FacebookVisit us on TwitterVisit us on Youtube