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If any of yall have thought about fishing Grenada Lake, I can help you with lake info, and get you pointed in the right direction to hopefully catch some big ole slabs.
It's my home lake and I'd be glad to help anyone. Grenada should have a heck of a spawn this year, If MOTHER NATURE is kind and not blow like she did last year.
It will produce some huge female crappie that will pull the wrinkles out of your forehead this March and April.
crappie cowboy
It gets a little closer to spring and I will take you up on that.
Same here slick, and what about winter fishing grenada? I have heard of that lake for a long time, the huge crappie..etc. a few details about the lake might be helpful,,size, depths,,river channels,,creek chanels...etc.
Same here. Thanks Cowboy
Here's some info about Grenada Lake...It was built in 1954, it's 35,820 acres full pool, 148 miles of shore line, 16 boat ramps.
It is a muddy lake, best color jigs ...orange jig head/ chartruse body, orange or chartruse jig head with chartruse body...blk head chartruse body, so anything with orange, blk, chartruse is good becuase of muddy color water.
The lake is feed by two rivers Skuna to the north, and Yalobusha from the east. Yalobusha runs as crooked as a snake, doubling back and forth, it's hard to stay on the river ledge [unless] you have a second depth. finder hooked up on the front of the boat shooting out at a angle in front, like walking with a flashlight in the dark to give you plenty of time to react to the sharp cruves on the river ledge.
Minnows work most all times spider rigging, or jigs. There are lots and lots of stumps below water line, starting at Chactaw Landing going east all the way past Young's Landing.
Water depth. can be 60 fow out in front of the dam, but most of the lake is shallow, 20 feet or less, with some bad mud flats out from Carvers Point running south about half way into the lake, and from the bank running north. You have to go between the mud flats or you could get stuck.
Grenada Lake is a flood control lake run by the core of engrs. There cabins on the lake at Huge White state park that run about $55 to $60 dollars per night, and they have a ramp.
The best time to fish is the last week of March, til two weeks into April. You can catch em by any way you fish, but most all people here spider rigg. If you see someone fishing with a rod and reel they are from out of state. Only 3 poles are allowed with no more than 2 hooks per pole. A crappie must be 12 inches long, and a 20 crappie limit per person per day.
Xring....Winter fishing can be good, I've caught limits in Dec. in 11 deg. weather, the minnow bucket was like crushed ice, and the minnows were froze, but thawed out in the water.
They were schooling tight, and we were catching them spider rigging real slow using jigs tipped with minnows.
If you go during the spawn the cabins book up early, like right now, so if you want one now is the time, or they will be booked up.
Grenada has all the major motels and shopping you will need. Out of state one day licsense is about $10 dollars, a 3 day is $18 dollars and change.
Also if you boat is a 16 foot or shorter you must wear a lifejacket will in your boat, if 16 foot or larger you only have to wear it while your using the big motor, and they will be at the ramp checking on the size and how many fish.
I can send info on there to fish by pm if wanted, hope this helps.
crappie cowboy
Crappie Cowboy,,that has to be the most complete overview of a lake I have ever seen, I actually feel like I have a grasp for the feel of Grenada. Great job of painting a picture with words.
It will be spring now,,before I can venture out to other states, but dearly love winter fishing for crappie. I have spent and spent and spent until the piggy banks ribs are showing and would never be confused with a pot bellied pig...lol I am a die hard jig fisherman and I have trouble getting them to fire in cold muddy water.
I certainly appreciate your taking time to give such a great run down on Grenada and if I see that I can make it down there come spring,,I'll bve begging for more imfomation.
Thanks,
xring/don
Xring....Your very welcome, I'd be glad to give you the when, where, and how anytime.
This info. is for anyone that needs it, just shoot me a email, and I'll get back with the info.
crappie cowboy
I think I may try going there this year, i too would appreciate any nuggets you could throw my way.
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to everyone
Nice Info CC... thats what its all about sharing of INFO I will be down there soon. Ill get ahold of ya when I come. Thanks Agian.
Thanks for the info. I have seen several tv shows about Grenda I would really like to give it a try. I have a two man bass hunter boat (plastic) would it be safe to use at Greneda?? Thanks fisherguy
Grenada lake is a huge lake, and the wind can get dangerous, but can be very peacefull at times.Quote:
Originally Posted by fisherguy
You could use it in the Young's Landing area and not get very far from the ramp. You don't have to be that far from the ramp to be in good crappie, it has lots of underwater stumps Young's Landing is the best big crappie area on the lake imo.
I would not get on the lake in March in that boat, you'd be looking for trouble. The second week in April in prime spawn, and the wind SHOULD be layed down by then hopefully.
Hope this helps you.....good luck.
crappie cowboy
I have family in Grenada and have never fished the lake. Both of my aunts are getting old with health problems and a cousin that knows eveyone JR White or Bob White. None of my family ever fished much, not sure where I got bit. I have thought about asking JR to hook me up with someone to show me the ropes on the lake.
Thanks for the info. That makes me want to go this weekend. With all this rain I bet it is muddy. I fish the big 4 lakes of MS. Enough to buy a year license. Keep in touch, you come right through Jonesboro on your way down there. i can tag along
Y Fish...Yea man I can get you on em, we'll hook up or I can tell you about some good spots, and direct you in there on the phone.
crappie cowboy
Billy E... We'll do that sometime. Yea it's pretty much muddy anyway without all this rain. We'll hook up and drown some minners.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy E
crappie cowboy
Reviving an old thread here, but I'm planning a trip at whats been stated as the best time to come fishing Grenada, march 29th just by chance! If i could ask, would this be a good lake for bank fishing, or scooting around in a john boat with trolling motor? Should we consider a charter/guide.? I ask because the wind seems to be an issue, don't wanna get blown all over the place, lol
thanks a bunch!
I just done a google earth on Grenada Lake an it looked like the lake is about half dry. I seen that that was back I believe that was back in late 2012 photo, but it will take a lot of water to bring that lake up to normal. Is it back to normal now?
I dont know a ton about grenada but if its anything like what im reading about sardis, no the lake wont be at full pool until late march. I could very well be wrong though.
My two cents.........The lake is usually LOW until late March and muddy. I do not think these fish have ever seen clear water. LOL I hope to get back over again in 14'.
thanks for the info will be intouchQuote:
Originally Posted by crappie cowboy
Me and lil bit going to try one weekend over there. Never been on the lake before so will be another adventure.
That will actually be the weekend of the Ms Spring Camp. Bring your Jon boat and a 4 wheel drive and I can show you some places to get in and out of easy. Shoot me a pm if I can help.Quote:
Originally Posted by Levi Bittner
Fishing Granada is one of the things Ive always wanted to do but have never got around to. Generally speaking when is the bast time to come down there for Big crappie?
Toward the latter part of March.
I've never fished Grenada but will contact you if I decide to.
Call me. I'll take ya.Quote:
Originally Posted by arkansasbowhunter
getting geared up for the trip to Grenada, reserved a place to stay today! Gonna be ready to hit the water the 1st of April, lord willing. I appreciate the offer, Ill send a message your way in the next day or two, thanks again!
Great info
Grenada Lake is ranked the #1 Crappie Lake in the world. It is an amazeing Lake as well as many other MS lakes.
Crappie Cowboy
Headed for Florida for work in a couple of weeks and taking my 18f foot Lund with me. Would like to stop at Grenada for a couple of days and try for some of those awesome crappies. How does fishing look in a couple of weeks
My youngest is a pilot over at Columbus AFB, but he doesn't have a boat, yet.
Could you you recommend a good guide or two? I think I'd rather do than drag my boat from Hot Springs.
Bunch of em down here, I can take ya when ready, number is in my signature.Quote:
Originally Posted by warhawk
Thanks, I'll look you up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rees Guide
I took a selfie years ago with the statue of the world record crappie in downtown water valley MS. Always figured id go back to fish - maybe someday.
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Originally Posted by warhawk
warhawk...Neal Hillard 662-688-7552, Vic Finkley 662-417-8690/662-614-1371, Mike McClamrock 662-230-0235. I'm sure one of these guys will do a great job for you. Hope you and your son have a time.....
I have been thnking of picking up cappie fishing justnot sue wat sze boat would be a good ize any ideasQuote:
Originally Posted by crappie cowboy
8 year old thread.....would be best to just start a new one....be less confusing.