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April 29, 2026
HomeRoss Barnett Reservoir

Ross Barnett Reservoir

Pelahatchie Shore Park boat ramp will reopen to the public when a ban on boating in the Pelahatchie Bay area of Barnett Reservoir is partially lifted May 14.
Fishing

Barnett Reservoir’s Pelahatchie Bay reopens to boats May 14

May 9, 2019 Bobby Cleveland

The Pelahatchie Bay area of Barnett Reservoir reopens to boating on a limited basis on May 14, giving fishermen their first casts there in over six months. […]

Photo courtesy U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Fishing

Pelahatchie Bay’s future unknown

April 4, 2019 Bobby Cleveland

Pelahatchie Bay on Ross Barnett Reservoir remains off-limits as the lake’s oversight agency, the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District, battles a 2018 outbreak of the invasive plant giant salvinia. […]

Crappie/Bream

Pressure’s on I-55 crappie corridor

April 2, 2019 Bobby Cleveland

Crappie fishing at Barnett Reservoir is likely to be less affected by flooding this spring as are other bodies of water across the Magnolia State. […]

If left along, giant salvinia can take over waterways in a short period of time.
News

Battle against giant salvinia continues

March 6, 2019 Bobby Cleveland

Officials at Barnett Reservoir are anxiously awaiting the spring “green-up” in Pelahatchie Bay, where the battle against the invasive plant giant salvinia continues. […]

Bass Fishing

It’s no secret: Swim a lizard on Ross Barnett

March 4, 2019 Bobby Cleveland

What was once a secret held tight to the chest of a handful of bass anglers on Ross Barnett Reservoir is now a well-known fish producing technique on many waters of Mississippi. It’s called “swimming a lizard.” […]

Paul Elias picks Ross Barnett as his favorite February bass fishing place.
Bass Fishing

Ross Barnett is February fave

February 13, 2019 Paul Elias

February is one of the most-productive months to fish Ross Barnett Reservoir to catch very big and good numbers of bass. […]

Fishermen at Barnett Reservoir, including the popular Spillway Recreation Area, will all need a designated trash receptacle beginning Jan. 1. (Photo by Bobby Cleveland)
Fishing

Barnett Reservoir trash rule changes

January 1, 2019 Bobby Cleveland

All fishermen on Barnett Reservoir will be required to have a designated and clearly marked trash receptacle in their possession while fishing waters. […]

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