Hinds County · reservoir · 4 acres
Cooks Lake
Cooks Lake is a reservoir in Hinds County, Mississippi. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Mississippi's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
93°
76°
9 mph
14%
Sat
Showers
94°
77°
15 mph
19%
Sun
Overcast
91°
72°
10 mph
19%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Lazy U Lake4.3 mi
- Lake Hico4.3 mi
- Wilson Lake4.1 mi
- Mississippi College Lake4.7 mi
- Lynch Creek5.2 mi
- Lake Catherine6.3 mi
- Swan Lake6.5 mi
- Richland Creek6.2 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MS regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Cooks Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cooks Lake?+
Yes — Mississippi requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Cooks Lake?+
Cooks Lake is a reservoir in Hinds County, Mississippi. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.