Fishermen will find a variety of fish including redear sunfish, breambluegill, striped bass, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, smelt, crappie, drum, sunfish and catfish here. Lake guntersville is alabama s largest lake covering 69,100 acres and stretches 75 miles. Lake mitchell, alabama geographic recrestion and fishing guide gps coordinates for underwater structures topo map. After reading the sections on logan martin, lay, mitchell and martin lakes all of which i have fished successfully i tend to agree with the bulk of mikes statements. Lake guntersville, wheeler lake, pickwick lake, weiss lake, lewis smith lake, neely henry lake, lay lake, lake martin, logan martin lake, lake jordan, alabama river, lake eufaula and the mobiletensaw river delta. If youre female and feel theres just too much testosterone in the local bass club or tackle shop, then we have a place for you. The individual record is a 70pounder caught in 20 on the black warrior river near gorgas steam plant. The best bass fishing lakes in alabama mountain brook, al summer is here, and alabamians love to go fishing in the summer, so here are the five best lakes in the state for bass fishing.
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Post frontal and drought conditions that made fishing tuff. Shoals bass guides offers amazing river and lake bass fishing. Bass sampling in the spring of 2010 revealed that lake mitchell contained an abundance of quality size largemouth and alabama spotted bass. Mitchell lake is a reservoir located just 11 miles from clanton, in coosa county, in the state of alabama, united states, near schley, al. Club will pay airport tournament in january for those teams. Lake guntersville, wheeler lake, pickwick lake, weiss lake, lewis smith lake, neely henry lake, lay lake, lake martin, logan. Not many coosa river lakes get as little fishing pressure as mitchell lake during the summer, that is during the day. Alabama lives alabama outdoors page fishing reports and news for alabama. Bass sampling in the spring of 2010 revealed that lake mitchell. Alabama s oldest, professional, bass fishing only freshwater guide service, guiding on all alabama lakes for o more. North alabama wins yeti flw college fishing tournament lake.
How to catch striped bass in alabama alabama power shorelines. Nov 12, 2016 bass fishing lake mitchell alabama november day 1 of a two day club tournament on lake mitchell and jordan. With daytime air temperatures predicted to be near 100 degrees this weekend many anglers are planning a night time bass fishing trip to mitchell lake, to escape the hot sweltering heat. Popular nongame fish include channel catfish, blue catfish, and flathead catfish. Striped bass morone saxatilis are found throughout alabamas rivers and lakes. Fishing at dream lake lodge in alabama dream lake lodge. Lake mitchell is very fertile and supports high numbers of bass, crappie, catfish. The lake was constructed to provide flood control, and supply hydroelectricity to central alabama. As november comes and goes, we will follow into december with some good late fall fishing and probably wont stall. For hard copies of the digest, check with your local fishing license. The lay dam tailwater area at the upper end of the lake is a popular recreational area to many anglers with ample bank fishing access. While landon caught spotted bass on a white plastic swimming shad lure. Alabama outdoors reports from north alabama guides or news media reports. Striped bass morone saxatilis are found throughout alabama s rivers and lakes.
Not many coosa river lakes get as little fishing pressure as mitchell lake. Sure, it will still be warm and muggy and with nighttime lows. Shoals bass guides northwest alabama, alabama, florence. We are a full service fishing guide company and provide everything youll need for your day on the water. Lake guntersville is alabamas largest lake covering 69,100 acres and stretches 75 miles.
Mitchell lake, alabama fishing reports cyberangler. Mar 29, 2016 striped bass morone saxatilis are found throughout alabamas rivers and lakes. It is imposible to verify everything he writes and still hold down a day job unless your day job is hunting and fishinglike mikes. National bass fishing tournament trail alabama north district. With more than 147 miles of shoreline alabama s lake mitchell is paradise for crappie anglers wetting a line on the coosa river chain.
Here youll find other women with like interests, learn about clubs and programs designed specifically for female anglers, and find out about many women who are. The program summarizes information on bass fishing and is used by wff fisheries. Nbt offers divisions for both adult and junior anglers in seven districts. Coosa river fishing guide jeremy veitch, lake mitchells on fire. It makes up for its diminutive waters with numbers of huge spotted bass and linestretching largemouths, taken each spring from her deep, weedinfested waters. Dustin connell fishing, bass pro tour angler website powered. Come fish lake guntersville or pickwick with captain ryan salzman. An alabama license is required and may be purchased by phone. Shoals bass guides is the leading guide to the best fishing in northwest alabama. Coosa river guide service offers guided fishing trips for striped bass, bass, crappie and catfish on lake mitchell, alabama. Its a small lake, the smallest on the coosa river system. Welcome to the home of the alabama north district of the national bass fishing trail nbt. Lake mitchell continues to have a reputation as one of the best lakes in the region for producing pike, crappie, and largemouth bass. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including striped bass, breambluegill, redbreast sunfish, carp, largemouth bass, flathead catfish, catfish and redear sunfish here.
Current, baitfish and cool water attract spotted bass, largemouths. Our files contain artificial and natural reefs, buoys, ledges. We are a full service fishing guide company and provide everything youll need for. Mitchell lake, alabama community and visitors guide. Alabama bass guide guided fishing guntersville, wheeler.
The program summarizes information on bass fishing and is used by wff fisheries biologists, in combination with their reservoir surveys, as the basis for fisheries management decisions. To learn more about the fishery we hopped aboard with eric. Mitchell dam is a dam located just 11 miles from clanton, in coosa county, in the state of alabama, united states, near schley, al. Fishing lake mitchell in al map, fish species, lake info. Jun 11, 2018 fishing for dam spot bass on lake mitchell. Competitive fishing with a friendly family oriented atmosphere. The sound of dozens of boats racing to the best fishing spots is a common summer wake up call. Bass fishing in the fall in alabama by reed montgomery fall bass fishing in alabama written by reed montgomery owner of reeds guide service internet website. Great source for the central alabama fishing community. Public boat ramps, private boat ramps, and several private marinas provide access to mitchell lake. Lake eufaula on the alabamageorgia border is a wellestablished bass fishing destination that pumps out giant bass on a regular basis.
May 07, 20 the alabama bass trail is premier bass fishing lakes throughout alabama. Lake guntersville, wheeler lake, pickwick lake, weiss lake, lewis smith lake, neely henry lake, lay lake. Shoals bass guides florence, huntsville, bass fishing north. Lake guntersville is a premiere location for large mouth bass. Fishing is great year round on lake guntersville, pickwick lake, wilson lake, and wheeler. Landon won a book entitled fishes of alabama donated by the.
Our lakes have a reputation as offering some of the best bass fishing in the state. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including redear sunfish. Alabama bass fishing reports, license, regulations and more. As a matter of fact, there are probably more anglers fishing at night than during the day. Coosa river fishing guide jeremy veitch, lake mitchells on fire coosa river guide service lake mitchell, alabama. Bass fishing reports from the bass fishing experts in florida. I specialize in trophy largemouth bass, catfish and striped bass. Night fishing for spotted bass and largemouth bass on. After reading the sections on logan martin, lay, mitchell and martin lakes all of which i have fished successfully i tend to agree with the bulk of mikes statements on fishing there. Landon and i made our way to a lake mitchell alabama forever wild primitive. The eel grass on lake guntersville has shifted considerably. The alabama wildlife and freshwater fisheries division currently stocks. Coosa river guide service home coosa river guide service.
As provided for above, as posted in state and federally owned andor managed public fishing lakes and ponds, and as follows. Lake mitchell is a 5,850acre alabama power impoundment on the coosa river. Lake eufaula on the alabama georgia border is a wellestablished bass fishing destination that pumps out giant bass on a regular basis. Freshwater fishing creel and size limits outdoor alabama. Affordable bass fishing tournaments for the weekend angler. The most interesting aspect of that is how its blending into the traditional grass areas of milfoil, hydrilla, and coontail. Dustin connell 2017 bassmaster elite series rookie, 2017 elite series champion, 2015 bassmaster southern open champion. We know northwest alabama and can give you the best fishing experience our area has to offer. Bass fishing lay lake, lake mitchell and lake jordan on the coosa river.
Fishermen will find a variety of fish including striped bass. Everywhere in the alabama, awesome bass fishing is just a short drive. With more than 147 miles of shoreline alabamas lake mitchell is paradise for. For hard copies of the digest, check with your local fishing license agent, or click the image sept 2019 aug 2020 the following seasons for taking fish in accordance with the below stated times, places. Bass fishing lake mitchell alabama november day 1 of a two day club tournament on lake mitchell and jordan. Whether your looking for striped bass, bass, catfish, or just a. Bass guide joey nania says with the cooler weather moving in the bites picking up and. This small lake on the lower coosa river system impounded in 1923, has excellent fishing at its headwaters, found just. Mitchell lake offers a very fertile environment for spotted and largemouth bass, bluegill, black and white crappie, and redear sunfish. Bass fishing isnt just for men, women bass fish too.
A weekend fishing lake mitchell, alabama i cast in a yak. Bait is a voluntary partnership between bass clubs and the alabama division of wildlife and freshwater fisheries wff. Chattahoochee river tributaries it is illegal to possess shoal bass in little uchee, uchee, osanippa, halawakee and wacoochee creeks chattahoochee river and its impoundments and tributaries special creel limits apply in reciprocal waters as. The alabama student angler bass fishing association promotes the sport of bass fishing among alabamas youth in a supportive and educational environment, in which every student may develop. However, growth of important sport fish species such as black bass and crappie. The annual alabama hunting and fishing digest contains information on freshwater fishing creel and size limits and is available online.
Awesome week on the water, the cold and rain has turned the fish on. The legendary fishery boasts an abundant aboveaverage sized largemouth bass population, making eufaula a must visit site for serious bass anglers. Our lakes have a reputation as offering some of the. The offical site of brett mitchell, fishing guide in santee cooper country, lake marion and lake moultrie. Located at the mouth of cargile creek large boat dock open air pavilion feet from lake access from i65 clanton. Come fish dream lake and experience not only the great fishing, but also our hospitality, lodging and meals to fully complete your trophy bass fishing in alabama quest. The alabama wildlife and freshwater fisheries division currently stocks hybrid striped bass, and the division has stocked numerous sport fish in the 1980s, including florida largemouth bass, walleye, and. He says quality spotted bass and largemouth are on simple. Coosa river fishing guide jeremy veitch, lake mitchell s on fire coosa river guide service lake mitchell, alabama. Alabama student angler bass fishing association alabama.
Bass fishing reports, largemouth, smallmouth, striped bass. Fishing reports provided by lake, by region and by species from arround the state of florida. As a matter of fact, there are probably more anglers fishing at night than during the day on mitchell lake. Lake mitchell spring fishing tips fishing alabama reeds.
Chattahoochee river tributaries it is illegal to possess. It makes up for its diminutive waters with numbers of. Tournament pro and guide dustin connell loves fishing lake mitchell in march. Apr 23, 2020 simply a great spot on beautiful lake mitchell.
Mainly from deeper areas like 1012 to shallower 25 feet. The best bass fishing lakes in alabama mountain brook, al patch. Bass guide joey nania says with the cooler weather moving in the bites picking up and the fish are starting to chase the shad. Located just off i65 and ten miles due east of the city of clanton in central alabama, lake mitchell is a 5,850acre impoundment on the coosa river with 147 miles of shoreline. The lay dam tailwater area at the upper end of the lake is a popular area with good bankfishing access. How to catch striped bass in alabama alabama power.
The alabama student angler bass fishing association promotes the sport of bass fishing among alabama s youth in a supportive and educational environment, in which every student may develop angling skills, a healthy sense of competition, ethics, and appreciation of alabama s natural resources. Fishing for largemouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish and hybrid striped. Donald johnson fishing is a professional bass fishing guide service on lake guntersville in guntersville, alabama. It came in fourth place behind wilson, jordan and mitchell lakes. The alabama bass trail is premier bass fishing lakes throughout alabama. The legendary fishery boasts an abundant aboveaverage sized. Get best fishing times with lunar fishing calendars. Bass guide joey nania says with the cooler weather moving in. Fishing at mitchell lake, alabama the most common sport fish found in lake mitchell include the alabama spotted bass, largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, and black crappie and white crappie. Lake mitchell summer fishing tips fishing alabama reeds. When i was ten years old i remember going fishing with my brother to local ponds around my house in clanton, alabama. Between the opening of bass season on memorial day weekend and into september, lakes mitchell and cadillac will host a couple dozen tournaments.
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