Hunt Lake Fishing near Bogalusa, Mississippi

• Overview

  Look for Hunt Lake in Marion County, Mississippi. It lies 115 feet above sea level. It covers about 8 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. The town to know is Bogalusa, 15 miles out. It is 74 miles to Metairie, the nearest city. More in the same country: Road Lake out at 0.3 miles, Aaron Lake at 0.7 miles, Horseshoe Lake out at 0.7 miles, Blue Lake at 1.3 miles and Harry Lake out at 1.9 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Hunt Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Nearby survey and observation records mention bluegill, brighteye darter, brindled madtom, gulf logperch and largemouth bass. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. At Hunt Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 49°F and July at about 81°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The whole calendar is open, with dawn and dusk the productive hours in summer. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Hunt Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Road Lake, 0.3 miles away. What applies at Hunt Lake may have changed since it was mapped.