Camping is currently not available at Lake Monroe.
Lake Monroe is a 99-acre lake between Aberdeen and Amory off Hwy 45 in Monroe County. The lake was constructed in 1959, renovated in 2014, and reopened in June 2017. Lake Monroe has been a popular destination for bream, catfish, and Largemouth Bass in years past.
Address: 20018 Lake Monroe Dr, Aberdeen, MS 39730
Phone: (662) 256-9637
Fees: Daily and Annual
Fishing Report - Updated 6/25/2024
| Bass | Bass fishing has slowed a bit recently. Try fishing with Texas-rigged soft plastics, flukes, and deep diving crankbaits. A few anglers are having success with topwater lures in the early morning and late evening. |
| Crappie | The crappie bite has slowed, but some are still being caught. Minnows and jigs are working as well as anything, but experiment with different color combos to find what they prefer. |
| Bream | The bream fishing is good, and both boat and bank anglers are having success. Crickets and/or red worms under a cork are the bait of choice, but don't overlook small spinners around cover and along primary drop-offs. |
| Catfish | Catfish bite is slow, with few reports from anglers. Early morning and evening may be the most productive time to fish. Try tight lining worms, liver, or kool-aid flavored chicken. |
Water temperature: 90
Visibility: 36"
Lake Monroe Special Regulations
Lake Monroe Special Regulations
Creel and Size Limits
| Species | Lengths to Release | Daily Creel Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth) | 18-24 inches | 10 per angler, 1 over 24 inches |
| Crappie (combined black and white) | No Length Limit | 20 per angler |
| Catfish | No Length Limit | 10 per angler |
| Walleye | All Lengths | 0 per angler |
Statewide creel and size limits apply to all other fish species
Lake Regulations
- Rod and reel or pole fishing is allowed. No trotlines, FFFD’s, jugs, yoyo’s, limblines, throwlines, or set hooks are allowed.
- Sport fishing licenses and fishing permits are required except on designated days during National Fishing and Boating Week.
- Fishing is not allowed from courtesy piers adjacent to boat ramps.
- Night fishing is allowed from the bank or boats which are in compliance with state and Coast Guard regulations.
- Lake is designated as No Wake at all times.
Fish Attractors
Fish Attractors
In January of 2022, MDWFP personnel sank donated Christmas trees in Lake Monroe. The brush piles are a good way to upcycle leftover Christmas trees and create fishing hot spots. Coordinates have been verified; be sure you enter the number in the proper format. Coordinates marked with * denote an addition to existing structures.
The coordinates are listed below:
33.94601, -88.5657
33.94757, -88.5659
33.94888, -88.5659
33.9449, -88.5651*
33.94229, -88.5661
33.94148, -88.567*
33.94202, -88.5691*
33.94804, -88.5679
33.9456, -88.5666*
Amenities
Amenities
Campgrounds are first come first served, please call the State Lake office for information.
NOTE: The campground is closed until further notice
- Boat ramp
- Handicap accessible fishing piers
- Restrooms with showers - Unavailable
- Picnic tables
- Barbecue grills
- 6 developed camping sites with electrical/water hookups - Unavailable
- Primitive camping - Unavailable
Record Fish
Record fish must be weighed and verified by the lake manager, lake supervisor, or fisheries biologist. Anglers who catch a lake record fish will receive a certificate acknowledging their catch.
| Species | Weight | Angler |
| Bass | 10 lbs. 13 oz. | J.L. Duckworth |
| Crappie | OPEN | |
| Redear | 1.8 lbs | Dustin Shields |
| Bluegill | 1.4 lbs | Dustin Shields |
| Catfish | 4.25 lbs. | Matthew Waddell |
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