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
Moon Lake
Coahoma County, Mississippi · 1,920 acres (3 sq mi)
66°F water, calm this morning.
About Moon Lake
Moon Lake spreads over 1,920 acres in Coahoma County, Mississippi. Moon Lake covers about three square miles in Coahoma County, Mississippi.
It stretches about 3.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 20 miles. At about 160 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. The nearest town, Friars Point, is about 5 miles southwest. The closest city is Southaven, about 46 miles away.
- Size
- 1,920 acres (3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 20 miles
- End to end
- About 3.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 160 ft
- County
- Coahoma County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 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 66°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.
- 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 4:58 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Moon Lake
- Friars Pointabout 5 mi southwest
- Helena-West Helenaabout 6.1 mi northwest
- Helenaabout 6.2 mi northwest
- Jonestownabout 6.8 mi south
- Southavennearest city, about 46 mi northeast
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Questions about Moon Lake
What fish are in Moon Lake?
Lakes like Moon 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 Moon 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 Moon Lake?
1,920 acres, with about 20 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Moon Lake?
Friars Point is about 5 miles southwest; Helena-West Helena is about 6.1 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Moon Lake today?
The surface was about 66°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Moon Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
