Pelahatchie Creek is a productive stream located in Rankin County, Mississippi, that serves as the primary feeder for Pelahatchie Bay within the Ross Barnett Reservoir system. This creek forms a unique fishing environment where it enters the bay, which is separated from the main reservoir by an earthen causeway with only a narrow opening. The creek and its associated bay create a distinct ecosystem that supports its own bass population, including Florida-strain largemouth bass that were stocked in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The area is known for producing quality fish, including trophy-sized bass, and offers diverse fishing opportunities from creek channel fishing to extensive pad field fishing in the bay.