Mississippi
Pearl River at Rockport
Location Snapshot
Pearl River at Rockport is a broad Gulf-slope mainstem reach in Mississippi, carrying a warmwater river fishery through the central Pearl River basin. Catfish and bass are the defining sportfish groups in the Pearl itself, giving this reach a distinct identity from Ross Barnett Reservoir farther upstream.
Current River Rating
Excellent · 93
Conditions look favorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Go
Recommended Window
Wednesday, 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Why
- Cloud cover is generally suitable for fishing.
- Air temperature is comfortable for fishing.
Favorable Factors
- Light to moderate wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 473 CFS
- Gage Height
- 5.05 ft
- Water Temperature
- 66.6 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 9:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 02488000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
49°F
Feels like
46°F
Wind
4 mph NW
Wind gust
4 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 4:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 5 AM
Clear
Temp 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 9 AM
Clear
Temp 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 1 PM
Clear
Temp 74°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 5 PM
Clear
Temp 77°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 9 PM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 1 AM
Clear
Temp 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 77°F / Low 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 82°F / Low 49°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Clear
High 84°F / Low 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Clear
High 83°F / Low 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
Largemouth bass are in the mixed fishery on the Pearl River at Rockport, along with black crappie and channel catfish.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Pearl River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Largemouth bass
Micropterus nigricans
Canonical species: Largemouth Bass
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
Black crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Canonical species: Black Crappie
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
Channel catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
Canonical species: Channel Catfish
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Copiah, Mississippi
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Copiah
Management Category
warmwater-river
Regulation Scope
statewide-inland.
Regulation Summary
MDWFP statewide inland fishing regulations. Confirm current seasons, limits, and any Pearl River specials in the Outdoor Digest before fishing.
Target Species
largemouth-bass, black-crappie, channel-catfish, bluegill
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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