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*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 - 3/19/2025
| Species | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bass | Water temperatures are still on the cooler side, which means fish are less active. However, with warmer weather on the way, look for the activity start to pick up. Suspended crank baits, spinner baits, and worms are a good choice. Target deeper areas with structure and cover as well as transition zones between deep and shallow areas as temps rise. |
| Crappie | Expect crappie feeding activity to increase with warmer water temperatures. Look for any structure in the lake and try various depths. Trolling along the edges and drop-offs along the cypress trees may be a good option. Using jigs or minnows is a good choice. |
| Bream | Bream fishing during the winter months can be slow but look for action to start to pick up soon. Fish should begin to move shallow with the increasing water temperatures. Look for cover and structure throughout the lake. Both crickets and redworms could be good choices for bait. |
| Catfish | Winter catfish are slow to bite. However, with warmer weather on the way, look for the catfish activity to increase. Try fishing near the bottom with liver, nightcrawlers, or cut bait. |
Moon Lake Special Regulations
Moon Lake Special Regulations
Creel and Size Limits
| Species | Lengths to Release | Daily Creel Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth) | No Length Limit | 5 per angler |
| Crappie (combined black and white) | 10 inches and under | 30 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
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