*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 - 2/20/2025 

SpeciesDetail
BassWater 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. Just fish them slow this time of year. Target deeper areas with underwater cover.
CrappieCrappie fishing is still usually slow during this time at Moon Lake. Crappie may be caught in the deeper sections of the lake near any deep structure. Look for any structure in the lake and try various depths. Using jigs or minnows is a good choice.
BreamBream fishing during the winter months can be slow but look for action to start to pick up soon. Try using redworms at different depths.
CatfishWinter 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

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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