The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Mary
Wilkinson County, Mississippi · about 2,610 acres (4.1 sq mi)
69°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Mary
Lake Mary is a lake in Wilkinson County, Mississippi, covering about 2,610 acres.
From end to end it runs about 6.2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 31 miles. Its surface is about 40 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Woodville, is about 14 miles southeast. The closest city is Baton Rouge, about 53 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,610 acres (4.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 31 miles
- End to end
- About 6.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 40 ft
- County
- Wilkinson County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Mississippi mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 69°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:31 am · sunset 5:08 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Mary
- Woodvilleabout 14 mi southeast
- Simmesportabout 18 mi southwest
- Batchelorabout 22 mi south
- Vidaliaabout 23 mi north
- Baton Rougenearest city, about 53 mi south
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Questions about Lake Mary
What fish are in Lake Mary?
Lakes like Lake Mary usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Mary?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake Mary?
About 2,610 acres, with about 31 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Mary?
Woodville is about 14 miles southeast; Simmesport is about 18 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Mary today?
The surface was about 69°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Mary on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
