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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Ferguson
Washington County, Mississippi · about 1,630 acres (2.6 sq mi)
65°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Ferguson
Lake Ferguson spreads over about 1,630 acres in Washington County, Mississippi.
From end to end it runs about 6.2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 19 miles. The water sits about 100 ft above sea level. Greenville is right by the lake.
- Size
- About 1,630 acres (2.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 19 miles
- End to end
- About 6.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 100 ft
- County
- Washington County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 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
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
5 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 6:34 am · sunset 5:02 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Ferguson
- Greenvilleon the shore
- Metcalfeabout 2.8 mi northeast
- Lelandabout 9.2 mi east
- Lake Villageabout 11 mi southwest
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Questions about Lake Ferguson
What fish are in Lake Ferguson?
Lakes like Lake Ferguson usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Ferguson?
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 Lake Ferguson?
About 1,630 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Ferguson?
Greenville is on the shore; Metcalfe is about 2.8 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Ferguson today?
The surface was about 65°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Ferguson on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
