Alert
Lake Monroe is CLOSED until further notice due to storm damage. This includes fishing, day use and the campground. Stay off of the lake property, there are too many damaged trees that are still standing but could come down at any time.
Fishing Report
Lake Monroe - 4/5/2023 12:22:52 PM| Species | Detail | |
Special Fishing RegulationsSpecies |
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| Species | Type | Length To Release |
| Black bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth) | Slot length limit | 18 to 24 inches |
| Crappie (combined black and white) | No length limit | |
| Catfish | No length limit | |
| Walleye | All lengths | |
Creel Limits (per person, per day) |
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| Type | Amount | Additional Information |
| Black bass (combined largemouth, spotted, and smallmouth) | 10 | Anglers can harvest only one bass over 24 inches. |
| Crappie (combined black and white) | 20 | |
| Catfish | 10 | Creel limit for all State Fishing and State Park Lakes. |
| Walleye | 0 | |
- Only rod and reel or pole fishing is allowed on State Fishing Lakes except that carp, gar, buffalo, and bowfin may be taken by use of bow and arrow at night only after purchasing a valid permit for fishing and/or boating. No other gear is allowed at these lakes.
- 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.
Additional Information:
For information about Lake Monroe, please call (662) 256-9637.
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Fisheries Biologists use various sampling methods to assess the fish populations in the State’s waters. Sampling results for selected water bodies are summarized in Reel Facts Sheets.
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 | * |
