lake in Mississippi, USA
Jackson's 33,000-acre home water impounds the Pearl River into a shallow, stump-filled bass and crappie factory, with striped bass running the river channel and bream in the pad fields. Located in the Pearl River northeast of Jackson (Madison and Rankin counties).
Ross Barnett Reservoir is a lake in Mississippi, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Ross Barnett Reservoir can target species including Black Crappie, Blue Catfish, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Redear Sunfish, Spotted Bass, Striped Bass, and White Crappie. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Ross Barnett Reservoir.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Ross Barnett Reservoir. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Ross Barnett Reservoir:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Ross Barnett Reservoir:
Anglers at Ross Barnett Reservoir can target species including Black Crappie, Blue Catfish, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Redear Sunfish, Spotted Bass, Striped Bass, and White Crappie. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Ross Barnett Reservoir before you cast a line.
Ross Barnett Reservoir is a lake in Mississippi, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.