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
Horn Lake
DeSoto County, Mississippi · about 840 acres (1.3 sq mi)
65°F water, calm this morning.
About Horn Lake
Horn Lake spreads over about 840 acres in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
From end to end it runs about 3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 7.9 miles. Its surface is about 190 ft above sea level. Walls is about 1.1 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 840 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.9 miles
- End to end
- About 3 miles
- Elevation
- About 190 ft
- County
- DeSoto 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
For a lake of this size in Mississippi, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 65°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
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 4:56 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Horn Lake
- Wallsabout 1.1 mi southeast
- Lynchburgabout 3.1 mi east
- Horn Lakeabout 6.4 mi east
- Southavenabout 7.3 mi east
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Questions about Horn Lake
What fish are in Horn Lake?
Lakes like Horn 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 Horn 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 Horn Lake?
About 840 acres, with about 7.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Horn Lake?
Walls is about 1.1 miles southeast; Lynchburg is about 3.1 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Horn Lake today?
The surface was about 65°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Horn Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
