John Rankin Lock and Dam Fishing Report
Based on live releases/levels and local weather.
Plan John Rankin Lock and Dam (MS) trips with real-time outflow, lake elevation, and weather pulled from public USACE sensors near Tupelo. See species notes and where-to-fish access points.
John Rankin Lock and Dam snapshot
John Rankin Lock and Dam sits near Tupelo, MS and is monitored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers SAM district. Coordinates: 34.3629°, -88.4082°.
- Latest release
- 0 CFS
- Recorded 2026-08-03 17:30 UTC
- Latest lake level
- Not reported
Lower release: generally safer conditions, but watch footing and changing water levels near inflows and outflows.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CWMS public feeds. See the John Rankin Lock and Dam water level & flow charts for 7‑day history.