*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 - 8/14/2025 

SpeciesDetail
BassBass fishing has gotten tough with the high water temperatures. Top-water lures and bluegill presentations could be very productive, early in the morning, when fished near shallow cover. As water temps increase look for fish to be associated with cover in more moderate depths. Spinner-baits, Texas rigged soft plastics, and jigs could be good choices to search for fish.
CrappieTarget fish suspended near deep cover and structure. Minnows and jigs are both good choices for baits.
BreamBream activity in the shallows should be increasing this time of year. Target cover and structure throughout the lake in medium to shallow depths. Both crickets and redworms could be good choices for bait.
Catfish Try fishing near cover and structure in medium depth areas around the lake 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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