Pelahatchie Bay
Brandon, Mississippi, United States
Watercraft launch to the inlets of Pelahatchie Bay and Pelahatchie Creek. Calm water with wetlands. Baypoint Golf Course, fishing, bird watching, boating and other recreational activities. Test from the boat ramp at the Fishing Pier parking lot, not at the Pelahatchie Bay Trading Post.
Location created by
Abby Braman
- Group: Mississippi State University : Mississippi Water Stewards
- Site ID: PC
- Lat: 32.3896015
- Lng: -89.9684572
- Waterbody Type: Bay
- Timezone: America/Chicago
Latest photos
It would be beneficial to add a lidded trash can to this location, preferably a heavy metal trash receptacle like typically seen in parks, to prevent trash from blowing out in windy conditions.
It was a beautiful day to be out on the water and many boaters and kayakers were in the area; the parking lot was full.
Dissolved oxygen test to be repeated; addition of starch indicator to fixed sample did not result in [blue] color change, so remaining steps not completed.
Pink/red dots indicating 'other coliform' are lighter than usual; however, the cards' expiration date is 10 months away.
A couple of fishermen were packing up and reported seeing at least one of the alligator residents.
No alligators observed this week. A large crane appeared to be relaxing in the shade.
Weather has been hot and humid with heat advisories.
Two alligators were visible in the creek with people observing from a boat.
Water lowered at the Rez for the winter months by several feet
Water levels seem about 2ft lower than previous 2 tests
Heavy rains last week. The adjacent area was freshly mowed. Noticed a slight oil sheen on water surface.