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John Rankin Lock and Dam
LiveFishing report & water release — real-time flow and lake level
At John Rankin Lock and Dam, located near Tupelo, MS, anglers can find comprehensive fishing and water condition data to enhance their experience. This page provides up-to-date information based on official monitoring data, including the current lake level and…View all
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CFS300.34
ftLatest value from the chart date range (pool / reservoir).
Above normal pool (271.6 FT)
Location
Seasonal fish position
Estimated holding depth based on season, temperature, and flow.
Summer Low-Light Feed
Fish rise to feed during dawn/dusk before dropping deeper later.
Season
Jun
Conditions right now
Weather at the ramp
Barometric pressure.
Good for reading surface activity.
NOAA lake forecast
For lake fishing conditions
Quick view of the official National Weather Service point forecast for this lake, tuned for boat and bank anglers.
NOAA forecast data is not available for this location right now.
Forecast data provided by NOAA / National Weather Service (`weather.gov`).
Water release alerts
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Get email notifications when water levels change. Set a custom threshold to be notified when conditions match your target.
Custom flow limit (CFS)
AI fishing analysis
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Analysis uses current outflow, level, weather, and pressure trend.
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Technical analysis
Water level history
Measured in ft
Level Scale
Reading Log: 7-Day Temporal Window
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John Rankin Lock and Dam — frequently asked questions
Is John Rankin Lock and Dam releasing water right now?
As of the most recent reading, John Rankin Lock and Dam is showing little to no water release (about 0 cfs). Releases can change quickly with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) operations and rainfall — check the live outflow chart above before you head out.
What is the current water level at John Rankin Lock and Dam?
The latest water level at John Rankin Lock and Dam is about 300.34 ft. That's about 28.77 ft above the normal conservation pool of 271.57 ft. See the live level chart above for the latest trend.