Ross Barnett Reservoir
Mississippi — Top Mississippi bass lake near Jackson
Surface Area
33,000 acres
Average Depth
8 ft
Known For
Top Mississippi bass lake near Jackson
Species Confidence — Apr 2026
Water temp ~64°F. Core environmental data provided. Adding moon phase data would further refine feeding window predictions. Best technique: Texas Rig.
Water temp ~64°F. Core environmental data provided. Adding moon phase data would further refine feeding window predictions. Best technique: Jigging.
Water temp ~64°F. Core environmental data provided. Adding moon phase data would further refine feeding window predictions. Best technique: Bottom Fishing.
Seasonal Calendar — Largemouth Bass
Monthly fishing confidence for Largemouth Bass at Ross Barnett Reservoir
Jan
70
Good
Feb
73
Good
Mar
70
Good
Apr
71
Good
May
70
Good
Jun
73
Good
Jul
69
Good
Aug
67
Good
Sep
68
Good
Oct
70
Good
Nov
70
Good
Dec
65
Good
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