*Moon Lake is an oxbow lake managed by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP), which oversees the lake's fisheries resources and provides regular fishing reports.

Moon Lake is a 2,300-acre oxbow lake of the Mississippi River. The primary inflow to the lake comes from Phillips Bayou at the northern tip of the lake.  The main outflow is Yazoo Pass which connects the lake to the Coldwater River.

Fishing Report - 10/9/2024 

SpeciesDetail
BassTarget bass in 5 to 10 feet of water. Areas with submerged woody structure and around the piers are good spots to try. Try using spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and soft plastics.
CrappieCrappie fishing has slowed down on the lake. Try fishing in the deeper areas of the lake using jigs and minnows.
BreamBream are best fished for with red worms and crickets. Target areas in 4 to 6 feet of water near the shoreline and shaded areas.
CatfishTry fishing in the deeper waters of the lake using liver, cut bait, and worms.
Moon Lake Special Regulations

Creel and Size Limits

SpeciesLengths to ReleaseDaily Creel Limits
Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth)No Length Limit5 per angler
Crappie (combined black and white)10 inches and under30 per angler
  • Creel and size limits apply to anglers fishing east of Highway 1

Statewide creel and size limits apply to all other fish species

Mississippi River Stages

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