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
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.
Special sample test due to City of Pelahatchie SSO upstream of site.
Heavy rainfall with visible runoff just prior to sampling
Sample taken after heavy rain with runoff.