Moon Lake Fishing near Friars Point, Mississippi

• Overview

  Coahoma County in Mississippi is where Moon Lake sits. The bank is 148 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to some 4.6 sq miles, so a boat and a plan are both worth having. You have roughly 20 miles of edge to choose from, which rewards a scouting trip. It is one of the larger waters we list anywhere in Mississippi. 7.6 miles away sits Friars Point, the nearest town. The nearest city of size is New South Memphis, 53 miles away. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Moon Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, bluntnose darter, longear sunfish and largemouth bass. Take it as evidence of what swims here, not a promise for one session. The shape of Moon Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 81°F, with January the cold end at about 39°F. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Moon Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Bear Creek Lake at 22 miles is the sensible second choice. Rules at Moon Lake are worth checking on the day.