Ross Barnett Reservoir in 3-D at today's water level. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Ross Barnett Reservoir today
Mississippi · 34.4 sq mi · updated
Algae likely, 67°F water, level steady, 1 ft below normal, calm this morning.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off · about 15 ft deep today
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Best fishing times
Tuesday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 am bestsunrise, moonrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pmsunset, moonset · wind 0 mph
Wednesday Fair
- 5:45 am – 8:00 am bestsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 12:30 pm – 2:45 pmmoon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
What's biting
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
Steady over 7 days. 1.1 ft below normal for this time of year.
Latest reading .
Clarity and algae
Algae likely Algae likely
Last clear view from above: . Clouds hid the lake on 2 recent passes.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:25 am · sunset 5:02 pm · new moon moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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