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, 66°F water, level steady, near normal, windy Friday (15 mph N).
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Water temperature map
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Surface water temperature, .
Where the fish are today
86% Good chance for crappie today · 18–28 ft deep
- Water 66°F on top, a bit cool for them, so they feed in the warmest water they can find.
- Best water today is 18–28 ft deep, mostly on open water over the deep basin.
- The lake is layered: warm water down to about 50 ft, cold below.
- Little oxygen below about 70 ft, so fish stay above it.
Best zone: open water, about 5% of them, 26–30 ft deep (the fish on the map above).
See the fish in 3-D Every fish, every zone and the heat map: LakeScope PRO.
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
Friday Fair
- 7:00 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
Steady over 7 days. 1.0 ft below normal for this time of year.
Latest reading .
Clarity and algae
Algae likely Algae likely
Last clear view from above: .
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:28 am · sunset 5:00 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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