Big Black River (Mississippi)
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Sign in| Segment | Miles | River Mile | CFS | Status | Float Est. | Rapids |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Big Black Hwy 12 → Hwy 14 Big Black | 13.2 | RM 16.6 – 29.8 | — | — | 3:46hrs | — |
Hwy 14 Big Black → Big Black Hwy 16 | 32.8 | RM 29.8 – 62.6 | — | — | 9:22hrs | — |
Big Black Hwy 16 → Big Black River Hwy 49 | 29.7 | RM 62.6 – 92.3 | — | — | 8:29hrs | — |
Quick Facts
- Total Length
- 137 miles
- Gauge Stations
- 3
- Boat Ramps
- 7
Elevation Profile
Elevation data not yet available for this river.
Boat Ramps & Access
- RM 17
Big Black Hwy 12
Boat ramp✓ ParkingMississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks - RM 30
Hwy 14 Big Black
Boat ramp✓ ParkingMississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks - RM 63
Big Black Hwy 16
Boat ramp✓ ParkingMississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks - RM 92
Big Black River Hwy 49
Boat ramp✓ ParkingMississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
Current Hatches
No hatch calendar on file for this river yet.
Recommended Flies — Early November
No recommended flies on file for this river yet.
- Big Black Hwy 12 → Hwy 14 Big Black13.2 mi----:--hrs:min
- Hwy 14 Big Black → Big Black Hwy 1632.8 mi----:--hrs:min
- Big Black Hwy 16 → Big Black River Hwy 4929.7 mi----:--hrs:min
Regulations & Alerts
Spring Runoff Advisory
Water levels rising due to snowmelt. Exercise caution on all sections.
Browns Canyon National Monument
Special management area. No motorized boats permitted.
Catch & Release
Browns Canyon section: catch & release only for all trout species.
Bag & Possession Limits
Standard CO regulations: 4 trout per day, only 1 over 16".
Shuttle Distances
Big Black Hwy 12→Hwy 14 Big Black
13.2 mi
river miles (driving distance varies)
Hwy 14 Big Black→Big Black Hwy 16
32.8 mi
river miles (driving distance varies)
Big Black Hwy 16→Big Black River Hwy 49
29.7 mi
river miles (driving distance varies)
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