A new episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast is now available, featuring Ryan Jones, assistant chief of fisheries at the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.
Jones explains what makes Ross Barnett Reservoir a strong fishery for bass and crappie. He discusses how water levels, native vegetation, and long-term management practices support consistent fishing opportunities.
The episode also covers topics such as frog fishing in the pads, threats from invasive plants like giant salvinia, and how anglers can help protect the resource. Jones provides insight into the behind-the-scenes work involved in managing one of Mississippi’s most heavily used reservoirs.
The full episode can be viewed on YouTube at this link.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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