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
Fish Lake
Tunica County, Mississippi · about 1,060 acres (1.7 sq mi)
68°F water, calm this morning.
About Fish Lake
Fish Lake spreads over about 1,060 acres in Tunica County, Mississippi.
It stretches about 2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 9.6 miles. Its surface is about 180 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Tunica, is about 6 miles west. The closest city is Southaven, about 26 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,060 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2 miles
- Elevation
- About 180 ft
- County
- Tunica County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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
Expect the usual Mississippi mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 68°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:33 am · sunset 4:57 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Fish Lake
- Tunicaabout 6 mi west
- North Tunicaabout 6.3 mi northwest
- Tunica Resortsabout 13 mi north
- Coldwaterabout 16 mi east
- Southavennearest city, about 26 mi northeast
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Questions about Fish Lake
What fish are in Fish Lake?
Lakes like Fish Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Fish Lake?
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 Fish Lake?
About 1,060 acres, with about 9.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Fish Lake?
Tunica is about 6 miles west; North Tunica is about 6.3 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Fish Lake today?
The surface was about 68°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Fish Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
