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

BassBoth lake traffic and the bass bite have been slow recently. Water temperatures are in the lower 80s, but the bite will likely be similar to last week. Brush piles and other off-shore cover should hold a few fish, while the shallows early and late in the day could be productive, particularly with topwater lures.  Suspending jerkbaits, shakeyhead finesse worms, rattletraps, or watermelon-colored soft plastics fished slowly are also good bait choices.   Also be on the lookout for shad breaking the surface, and throw walking baits or flukes to try and draw a strike.  
Crappie No reports on crappie this week. Look for fish in deeper water and target with crankbaits, jigs, or minnows.   
BreamWorms and crickets around cover and along primary drop-offs are still producing some good fish.  Fish have also been caught in deeper water; drop-shot rigs work well for both bank and boat anglers. 
Catfish The catfish bite is slow, but a few anglers have been successful in the later afternoon with hotdogs and nightcrawlers. Try tight lining worms around the piers. Stink bait, cut bait, and kool-aid marinated chicken are all good options. Deeper shoreline cover could hold a fish or two as well.

Reminder: All Walleye caught must be released immediately.

Lake Monroe Special Regulations

Creel and Size Limits

SpeciesLengths to ReleaseDaily Creel Limits
Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth)18-24 inches10 per angler, 1 over 24 inches
Crappie (combined black and white)No Length Limit20 per angler
CatfishNo Length Limit10 per angler
WalleyeAll Lengths0 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

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

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.

SpeciesWeightAnglerDate
Bass10.81 lbsJ.L. Duckworth1997
Crappie3.00 lbsBryson PlunkettJanuary 2024
Redear1.80 lbsDustin ShieldsMay 2022
Bluegill1.40 lbsDustin ShieldsMay 2022
Catfish4.25 lbs.Matthew WaddellJune 2018

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