Mississippi Planned Renovation at Lake Monroe Brings Fishing Opportunity

Lake Monroe, located north of Aberdeen, will be getting a facelift.  Beginning in November, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) will begin the process of draining the lake in preparation for planned renovations.  Lake Monroe was built in 1954, making it one of the oldest State Lakes managed by MDWFP.  “Draining Lake Monroe will allow us to make needed repairs to the water level control structure, fishing piers, and the boat ramp,” said Larry Pugh, Fisheries Bureau Director.  “After repairs are completed, we will restock the lake with bass, bream, crappie, and catfish.”

Fishing will be allowed while the lake is draining and all creel and length limits will be removed.  Fishing licenses and lake permits will be required, but anglers may only fish with one rod and reel or pole.  No other fishing gear is allowed.  After Lake Monroe is drained, the facility will be closed to public use during the renovation and repair period.

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Mississippi Wildlife Fisheries and Parks

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP), formerly known as the Mississippi Game & Fish Commission, is an agency of the government of the U.S. state ofMississippi responsible for programs protecting Mississippi fish and wildlife resources and their habitats, as well as administering all state parks; it has its headquarters in Jackson. The agency issues hunting and fishing licenses, advises on habitat protection, and sponsors public education programs. It is also responsible for enforcement of Mississippi's fish and game laws. It is separate from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, which is the governing body for the state's natural salt-water resources and law enforcement thereof (i.e. Gulf of Mexico, ocean-going vessels, etc.).