The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Black Creek Cooling Pond
Jackson County, Mississippi · about 980 acres (1.5 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Black Creek Cooling Pond
Black Creek Cooling Pond is a lake in Jackson County, Mississippi, covering about 980 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 15.3 miles. The water sits about 30 ft above sea level. Helena lies about 3.3 miles to the southeast. The closest city is Mobile, about 29 miles away.
- Size
- About 980 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 15.3 miles
- End to end
- About 2.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 30 ft
- County
- Jackson County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 4:45 am – 8:00 ammoon underfoot, sunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Black Creek Cooling Pond in Mississippi usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
- Bluegill and sunfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:18 am · sunset 4:57 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Black Creek Cooling Pond
- Helenaabout 3.3 mi southeast
- Escatawpaabout 4.2 mi south
- Wadeabout 4.9 mi north
- Hurleyabout 5.6 mi north
- Mobilenearest city, about 29 mi east
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Questions about Black Creek Cooling Pond
What fish are in Black Creek Cooling Pond?
Lakes like Black Creek Cooling Pond usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Black Creek Cooling Pond?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Black Creek Cooling Pond?
About 980 acres, with about 15.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Black Creek Cooling Pond?
Helena is about 3.3 miles southeast; Escatawpa is about 4.2 miles south.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Black Creek Cooling Pond?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Black Creek Cooling Pond on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
