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Ross R Barnett Reservoir

Lake fishing  Mississippi · 06:44 - 19:06

Ross R Barnett Reservoir is a lake set in Mississippi. Most people come here for Bluegill, White Bass and Largemouth Bass.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
77%
91°
Best day
Thu
74%
91°
Fri
74%
92°
Sat
74%
93°
Sun
75%
95°
Mon
75%
94°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
80°F
Air temp
94°F
Wind
4 mph
Pressure
30.07 inHg → stable
Clouds
7.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:59–07:59 Day 07:59–17:51 Dusk 17:51–19:51

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:10–17:10 Major period 03:10–05:10 Minor period 10:18–11:48 Minor period 20:32–22:02

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

15:00
94°
16:00
94°
17:00
93°
18:00
91°
19:00
87°
20:00
84°
21:00
83°
22:00
82°
23:00
81°
00:00
80°
01:00
79°
02:00
78°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
52%
Active through the day, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
50%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
27%
Bright sky slows things.
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Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
20%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
18%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Black Crappie and Flathead Catfish.

Bluegill is generally most active around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Ross R Barnett Reservoir?

The usual catches here are Bluegill, White Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Black Crappie, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish and Common Carp.

Do you need a fishing license at Ross R Barnett Reservoir?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Ross R Barnett Reservoir?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Ross R Barnett Reservoir right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 46%.