Wildlife
The Rez is home to wildlife both on the shore and in the water. The Rez offers great fishing and hunting opportunities. The water is filled with Black Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Bream, Catfish, Striped Bass, and Hybrid-Striped Bass. The Pearl River Waterfowl Refuge is located in the upper end of the Reservoir as well.
The Pear River Waterfowl Refuge and Wildlife Management Area is at the northern end of the Barnett Reservoir. The Refuge includes about 1,500 acres in total and provides a winter habitat for local and migratory waterfowl. The Refuge is owned by the Pearl River Water Supply District and is managed by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Park.
Fishing Spots on the Rez
- Highway 43 Bridge – N32 30.816 x W89 56.387
- Spillway Bay
- Welfare Hole – N32 30.503 x W89 56.503
- Brown’s Landing – N32 31.103 x W89 58.380
- Tommy’s Ledge – N32 30.759 x W89 55.898
- S Curves – N32 30.759 x W89 55.657
- Ledge Above S Curves – N32 29.660 x W89 58.537
- Oil Well Woods – N32 29.637 x W89 58.537
- Saddle Bag – N32 29.709 x W89 59.251
- Big Lake South – N32 30.403 x W89 58.566
- Big Lake North – N32 30.403 x W89 58.090
- Rankin Ramp (ADA)
- Hwy 43 (ADA)
- Hwy 471 at Pelahatchie Creek (ADA)
- Red Dot Road
Quick Links
- Hunting Regulations
- Draw Hunting Rules & Applications
- Fishing information (conditions, level, tailwater, etc.)
Maps
Spillway Area Map 
Pelahatche Area Map 
Lower Rez Map 
Upper Rez Map
