Dataset

Mississippi Water Stewards

Dataset by Mississippi State University

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 20 December 2025

    West Spillway Dock by Laura Luke

    It was a sunny day that became windy while testing. People were out fishing and there was some foam at the water’s edge. There were winged insects floating in the water, washing up in the sand, and either walking around or flailing on their backs. I saw between 10 and 20 while testing. At this time, I’m not sure what they are, but I’ll add their name to the next observation notes if I find out!

  • 30 November 2025

    West Spillway Dock by Laura Luke

    A few people were out and some birds were fishing. The water was calm and at a decent level. Only a little trash was seen near the water.

  • 22 November 2025

    Downstream of Graffiti bridge by Beth Baker

    most success in riffles with kicknets and D-nets, and in bank vegetations. Leaf packs not successful. Fair amount of leaf litter, water flow through riffles was good but not too high. Also caught a madtom and darter, and sunfish, and mosquito fish.

  • 18 November 2025

    Coal Bluff Park by William W Mitchell

    Person drove up to boat ramp and asked about the algae bloom and if the contact advisory had been lifted.

  • 18 November 2025

    Leake County Water Park by William W Mitchell

    Fisherman arrived by boat and asked about the algae bloom. Remarked about how bad it had been the previous month.

  • 28 October 2025

    Pearl River at Carroll Loop by Theresa Thornhill

    water was very dirty/cloudy

  • 26 October 2025

    West Spillway Dock by Laura Luke

    There was a little rain while testing, and there weren’t as many people out as normal. The water had a film to it and smelled a bit musty. Dead fish and litter were on the edge of the water, and little fish swam by while I tested.