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 2/19/2025
| Bass | The bass bite is slow. Anglers are recommended to target brush piles and other off shore cover in 8 to 15 feet of water. Alabama-rigs, suspending jerkbaits, shakeyhead finesse worms, or jig-n-pig combos are good bait choices. As we move closer to spring, anticipate the depth range to gradually get shallower. |
| Crappie | For crappie, trolling small tube jigs or crankbaits is a proven technique For for those who don’t like to troll, vertical fishing with small hair jigs around deep cover and the water control structure will produce bites while we transition to spring. |
| Bream | The bream bite is still slow. Tight lining red worms around cover and along primary drop-offs will be the best technique to use. |
| Catfish | The catfish bite is slow and no anglers seem to be targeting them right now. Try tight lining worms around the piers. The deeper shoreline cover should hold a fish or two as well. |
Reminder: All Walleye caught must be released immediately.
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 | 10.81 lbs | J.L. Duckworth |
| Crappie | 3.00 lbs | Bryson Plunkett |
| Redear | 1.80 lbs | Dustin Shields |
| Bluegill | 1.40 lbs | Dustin Shields |
| Catfish | 4.25 lbs. | Matthew Waddell |
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