Fishing hotspot
Crappie, catfish both holding tight to woody cover at Ross Barnett
As summer approaches, anglers fishing Ross Barnett Reservoir near Jackson might need to search harder for crappie. […]
Ross Barnett Reservoir
Field Notes
Outdoor Destinations: Ross Barnett, Mississippi
In Mississippi, few lakes can compete with Ross Barnett Reservoir for bass numbers or quality. It offers many great fishing opportunities. […]
Bass Fishing
Catching post-spawn bass on frogs, cranks and worms
Veteran bass angler Bill McKay is the longtime competitor on the tournament circuits around Ross Barnett Reservoir. […]
Crappie/Bream
Van Pierceall crowned State of Mississippi Jig Tying Champion
Mike Jones brought the best jig tyers from around the country to Ridgeland for the State of Mississippi Hand Tied Jig competition. […]
Bass Fishing
Bass pro Gene Bishop returns to Ross Barnett Reservoir
Ridgeland, Mississippi, pro bass fisherman Gene Bishop won a Bassmaster Open at Ross Barnett Reservoir in March 2015. […]
Crappie/Bream
Barnett crappie
The crappie are pretty scattered over Ross Barnett Reservoir and along the river from the dam to Highway 43 because the shad are scattered. […]
Bass Fishing
Tackling Barnett striped bass
Kyle Thompson and Zachary Young experiment with techniques and baits to gain insight on fishing for striped bass. […]
Crappie/Bream
Ross Barnett’s post-spawn crappie
If you are looking for some good crappie fishing, then head to Ross Barnett. The lake’s getting stable and should be good for a while. […]
Bass Fishing
Ross Barnett’s May post-spawn bass
In May, the bass at Ross Barnett Reservoir will be over the spawn, and you can catch large numbers of them. […]
Bass Fishing
Fishing Ross Barnett’s February fronts
February weather dictates the water depth and the structure where the bass will be holding in Ross Barnett Reservoir. […]
Alligator
Woman subdues monster Ross Barnett gator
Kalee Guin mustered every ounce of strength she could find as she battled a massive 12-foot alligator on Ross Barnett Reservoir on Sept. 3. Though the battle raged on for more than an hour, Guin […]
Crappie/Bream
Ross Barnett crappie still on summer pattern in September
Guide Brad Chappell has big crappie located on stumps and brush piles across Ross Barnett Reservoir through September. […]