reservoir · Mississippi
Ross Barnett Reservoir
Public reservoir fishery in Mississippi. The record book is open — every verified catch here counts.
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Water report297.56ftVery high
reservoir storage
Well above normal for mid August. Above 90% of past August 16s on record.
Ross Barnett Reservoir water level right now
297.56 ft measured near Jackson, 15.4 miles from the centre of this water, read at 10:15 PM on Aug 16. That is in the 90th percentile for August 16 across 25 years of record. The median for this date is 297.45 ft, and the lowest tenth of years on record sat under 296.16 ft. Last read 80 min ago.
Ross Barnett Reservoir fishing records
No verified catches yet. The record book is wide open.
Recent catches
Quiet water
No catches logged here lately. First one on the board sets the pace.
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About this gauge
Readings come from USGS monitoring location 02485600, ROSS BARNETT RESERVOIR NR JACKSON, MS, 15.4 miles from the centre of Ross Barnett Reservoir. It reports gage height. Values refresh every 30 minutes and are provisional until the agency reviews them. Readings describe the reservoir at the gauge; a shallow arm miles upstream will not match them.
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Anglers must hold a valid fishing license for the state they're fishing. Always follow your local fishing rules and regulations. Handle fish with speed and care: wet hands, minimal air time, quick release.
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