National Crappie League Heads to Grenada Lake

The National Crappie League (NCL) heads to Grenada, MS, Grenada Lake, for an Open Division tournament on October 18 & 19, 2024. Competitors will fish for cash, prizes, and an opportunity to qualify for the NCL National Championship.

Paybacks will be 100% or more guaranteed. This is a two-day tournament with NCL contributing $50.00 per boat. Big Fish will be split 70/30.

Grenada Lake is experiencing steady fishing conditions. Crappie are biting well, with anglers reporting success using jigs and minnows around 2 to 6 feet deep near cover. The water levels have been rising, making boat access easier, though it’s still advised to watch for obstructions like standing timber

Registration and Tournament Meeting:
A meeting will be held the evening before the tournament, October 17, 2024, at the Lewis Johnson Senior Citizen Complex – 299 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Grenada, MS 38901. Registration is 5:00 pm- 6:00 pm. The meeting is at 6:00 pm. Visit www.NationalCrappieLeague.com for rules and registration. For questions, contact Sonya@nationalcrappieleague.com

Fishable Waters, Off-Limits, and Fishing Hours:
All legal waters on Grenada Lake may be fished. Off-limits is 4:00 pm on the day of the pre-tournament meeting. Fishing hours are 6:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Weigh-In Site:
Weigh-in will be at Grenada Landing – Off Highway 333, Grenada, MS. Contestants must be in the weigh-in line by 3:30 pm.

Free Kids Rodeo:
A free Kids Rodeo will be held on October 19, 2024, at Grenada Landing – Off Highway 333, Grenada, MS. Registration is from 8:00 am to 9:00 am. Fishing is from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. This is for kids 12 and under, accompanied by a parent or guardian. Bring your pole and bait. Enjoy the fun and prizes.

Host:
The Grenada Tourism Commission welcomes all NCL anglers and their guests to the area. They invite everyone to enjoy the fishing and visit the area attractions. For more information, visit https://www.visitgrenadams.com/

Host Lodging:
Hampton Inn & Suites – 1545 Jameson Dr. Grenada, MS | 662-226-1886
www.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites – 1540 Sunset Dr Grenada, MS |662-229-9595
www.ihg.com
Comfort Inn & Suites – 255 SW Frontage Rd Grenada, MS | 662-227-8444
www.choicehotels.com

Local Sponsors:
Grenada Tourism, Hampton Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, WENQ 92.3 FM, WQXB 100.1 FM, Comfort Inn & Suites, Jake & Rips Bar & Grill, Cross Country Seeds, B’s Grocery & Bait Shop, Redgrass Tackle, Trilake Guide Service, No Way Jose Mexican Restaurant, and Landmark Realty.

National Sponsors:
Happy Hollows Outdoors; DMF Bait Co.; Power-Pole; Redneck Adventures TV; CarZone USA; Rockport Rattler; Grenada Lake Resorts; O’Reilly Auto Parts; Engel Coolers; Everharts Outdoors; Amped Outdoors Lithium; ProControll; Crappie Brakes; HiTecOutdoors; The Live Scanner; Charlie Brewer’s Slider Co.; B’n’M Fishing; Crappie Magnet; ATX Lure Company; K9 Fishing; FishUSA; Black Speck Fishing; Pro Dezigns; CrappieNOW; Crappie.com; Nothead Tackle; Top Notch Interiors; Quality Plumbing & Heating; Gamma Fishing; MotorMate; Li’L Tuffy Swim Bait; Team Crappie; Zebco

Upcoming Events:

National Championship & Expo 2025
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