Ross R Barnett Reservoir Fishing near Ridgeland, Mississippi

Ross R Barnett Reservoir is a reservoir located just 4.6 miles from Ridgeland, in Madison County, in the state of Mississippi, United States. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including bream/bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass, redear sunfish, redbreast sunfish, catfish and bullhead here. Alternate names for this reservoir include Pearl River Valley Reservoir.

Join us as we discuss the Mississippi Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

  "Few crappie on minnows about three feet deep. Mid size catfish on red worms on the bottom. Near Hwy..." Pelahatchie Bay

  "Lower lake, caught all in less than 5 feet of water -two 5 pounders -3 around 3 pounds -2 small..." Lake Castle

  "Largemouth bass can be found around treetops in medium depths of water. Try flipping soft plastics..." Wolf Lake