Pearl River
Canton, Mississippi, United States
Boat launch, fishing piers, rest rooms, and RV amenities are available. This site is operated by Pearl River Valley Water Supply District and employs a resident manager.
Location created by
William W Mitchell
- Group: Mississippi State University : Mississippi Water Stewards
- Site ID: LC
- Lat: 32.6338998
- Lng: -89.7313714
- Waterbody Type: River
- Timezone: America/Chicago
Latest photos
This location was so muddy along the water's edge that it was like sinking in quick sand. (Thankfully, I was able to brace my foot on a log to remove my stuck boot.)
I covered bacterial testing at Leake County Water Park and Coal Bluff Park for Billy Mitchell this week.
RCARD results were faint in color for all (3) locations I observed.
Card counts were ten, eleven, and one for other coliforms and no E. Coli at LCWP.
River level has been 2-3 feet higher this week, possibly contributing to E. coli higher counts.
R-Card
Clearest water ever! (no rain)
Bacteria samples are taken after the Chemistry tests are completed.
A Timber Rattlesnake was killed by park maintenance workers about 100 yards from water testing site.
Handicapped accessible kayak launch installed.
River stage is quite high for this time of year due to above average rainfall.
River at flood stage. Minor flooding in park. Strong current observed at boat launch.