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Can you wakesurf at Ross Barnett Reservoir?

Ross Barnett Reservoir is a reservoir in Mississippi near Jackson that wake boats use for wakesurfing — confirm the current local and state rules before you launch.

Ross Barnett Reservoir is a reservoir in Mississippi near Jackson. As an open body of water large enough for wake-boat operation, it's the kind of spot riders use for wakesurfing — but whether you can surf here on a given day depends on the local rules, the size and depth where you launch, and how busy the water is.

Ross Barnett Reservoir is known for a roughly 33,000-acre impoundment of the Pearl River near Jackson, central Mississippi's largest recreational lake.. Ross Barnett Reservoir is a roughly 33,000-acre Pearl River impoundment where boating and water skiing are popular. Visit Mississippi and the reservoir authority document boating and boat rentals; operators offer wakeboard and wakesurf rentals here..

On the legal side, Mississippi wake-boat rules currently stand as: No wake-surf-specific rule Rules differ from lake to lake and change often, so check the latest local and state guidance before you ride.

Source: Visit Mississippi - Ross Barnett Reservoir. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.

Nearby wakesurf spots in Mississippi

Sardis Lake

A large Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Little Tallahatchie River in northern Mississippi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ross Barnett Reservoir is a reservoir used for boat-pulled wakesurfing rather than a cable park. Ross Barnett Reservoir is a roughly 33,000-acre Pearl River impoundment where boating and water skiing are popular. Visit Mississippi and the reservoir authority document boating and boat rentals; operators offer wakeboard and wakesurf rentals here.

Ross Barnett Reservoir is a roughly 33,000-acre Pearl River impoundment where boating and water skiing are popular. Visit Mississippi and the reservoir authority document boating and boat rentals; operators offer wakeboard and wakesurf rentals here. Mississippi: No wake-surf-specific rule Always confirm the current local rules before launching.