Alabama Fishing Articles Freshwater
Here are links to articles around the web about freshwater fishing in Alabama. The articles are listed by body of water.
Bankhead Lake
Bankhead Lake Fishing Tips by Reed Montgomery Bankhead Lake Overview by Reed Montgomery - Reed provides an overview of fishing Bankhead Lake, a Warrior River impoundment.
Black Warrior River
Juggin’ the Black Warrior by Clay Richardson - Article on catfishing from Great Days Outdoors
Lake Demopolis
Lake Demopolis Fishing Tips by Reed Montgomery
Elk River
Elk River: An Unknown Wonder - Jim Porter provides us information on Alabama’s Elk River. Jim discusses the opportunity for rainbow trout, smallmouth bass and largemouth bass.
Lake Eufala
Catch Fat Crappie Right Now at B’n'M Poles - Not afraid of a little cold weather with your fishing trip then check out this article. Highway to Hot-Weather Crappie with Larry Bettison at B’n'M Poles Lake Eufaula: “Bass Fishing Capital of the World!” at Bama Bass Fishing. This is an article with lots of information about fishing Lake Eufaula. Lake Eufaula Fishing Tips by Reed Montgomery
Lake Harris
Lake Harris Summer Fishing - Information on fishing this Tallapoosa River Impoundment.
General
Catfish
Flathead Fever by Robert Brodie at Great Days Outdoors Magazine
Crappie
Spinning Tactics For Late-Winter Crappie by Clifton Laird at Great Days Outdoors Magazine
Largemouth Bass
Rat Tactics by Troy Jens - While not specifically about Alabama fishing, you can’t fish Alabama without considering using a rat. Shallow-Cranking for February Bass by Jason Kilpatrick at Great Days Outdoors Magazine Thump and Flash by Jason Kilpatrick at Great Days Outdoors Magazine Too Many Top-Waters? by Jason Kilpatrick at Great Days Outdoors Magazine What To Do with a Few Warm Spring Days by Capt. Scott Jordan at Great Days Outdoors Magazine Striped Bass
Striper Fishing in Alabama by Barry Brasher - Overview of techniques for fishing for Striped Bass in Alabama.
Lake Guntersville
Guntersville Lake: Gem of the Tennessee by Jim Porter - Jim provides an in-depth article providing lots of detail on Lake Guntersville. Gunthersville Lake Summer Fishing by Reed Montgomery How to fish a Rattle Trap on Lake Guntersville by Mike Gerry - Mike provides some detail on how to fish one of my favorite lures on the lake. How to win a “Bass Tournament” on Lake Guntersville by Mike Gerry - Written for tournament anglers, this article also provides information for the recreational angler planning a trip to Guntersville. Lake Guntersville by Eric Couch at UltimateBass.com - Not a very in-depth article but a nice overview of the fishing opportunities on Lake Guntersville. Lake Guntersville Fishing Tips by Reed Montgomery “>Lake Guntersville: George Cochrane Fishing Trip - When a top quality professional bass fisherman like George Cochran starts talking about his best fishing trip ever, all of us should listen. For George Cochran, it came at Lake Guntersville in 2003 according to the Strike King Journal. What was his technique? It is called soaking the lure which is probably new to a lot of people but deserves attention for a future fishing trip. Another interesting note is that George caught most of his big fish between 12 and 2. This is a time most of us are taking a break for lunch. Lake Guntersville: Home To Huge and Plentiful Bass! at Bama Bass Fishing - Detailed article on fishing Lake Guntersville including lure selection and fishing techniques Piranha in Lake Guntersville - Here’s a news item from last year at WAFF 48 News that proves you never know what you might catch on your next fishing trip. This piranha or perhaps a Pacu was caught in Lake Guntersville Alabama by a man fishing for catfish. Stories like this occur often where someone’s pet fish is released when it gets to big or too expensive. Then some unsuspected fisherman catches the unique catch. The guy is keeping it to get mounted. What happened to catch and release? Pre Spawn Fishing Tips on Lake Guntersville by Mike Gerry - The author suggests that prespawn is the best time to take a trip to fish Lake Guntersville. He explains why and how in this article. Rat Fishing on Lake Guntersville: A Basic Primer by Mike Gerry - Late summer tips for fishing Lake Guntersville while Rat Fishing Seasonal Guide to Guntersville Bass by Troy Jens - Extensive article by full-time guide Troy Jens on fishing Lake Guntersville no matter the time of year.
The South’s Best Shellcracker Holes - Article at B’n'M poles on some great crappie fishing trip destinations. Summer Fishing Tips for Lake Guntersville
and Southern Tier Lakes by Mike Gerry - Don’t take a summer vacation to Lake Guntersville without reading this article.Top Ten Winter Fishing Tips for Lake Guntersville by Mike Gerry
Lake Harris
Lake Harris Fishing Tips by Reed Montgomery
Holt Reservoir
Holt Reservoir Fishing Tips by Reed Montgomery
Jones Bluff Lake
Jones Bluff Fishing Tips by Reed Montgomery
Lake Jordan
Lake Jordan on the Coosa River: Great Bass Fishing! at Bama Bass Fishing - Short article on an often overlooked Alabama fishing trip destination. Jordan Lake Fishing Tips by Reed Montgomery Jordan Lake Summer Fishing Tips by Reed Montgomery
Largemouth Bass
Fall Fishing Tips by Reed Montgomery Springtime Fishing Tips by Reed Montgomery Summer Day and Night Fishing Tips for Alabama’s Lakes by Reed Montgomery
Lay Lake
Lay Lake: Site of the 2007 Bassmasters Classic! at Bama Bass Fishing - This lake has become well known due to the professional tournaments held on the lake. Bama Bass Fishing breaks down the lake for professionals and fishing travelers alike. Lay Lake Fishing Tips by Reed Montgomery Lay Lake - November - 5 Bass - 30 Pounds on Topwater by Reed Montgomery - Lay Lake isn’t normally known to produce huge stringers but on this fall trip, everything changed. Lay Lake Summer Fishing by Reed Montgomery - If you are going to Lay Lake this summer, it is a heavy recreational lake. Make sure you check this article to help you find some bass during this time of year.
Lewis Smith Lake
Smith Lake - Alabama’s Deep, Clear Treasure! at Bama Bass Fishing - Didn’t know much about this lake before reading this article but it sounds like a very interesting bass fishing trip destination.
Finding Wintertime Bluegill Hotspots and Fishing Vertically in the Winter by B’n’M Poles
Lake Logan Martin
Fall Bass Fishing - A Trip To Remember! by Barry Brasher - September can be a great time for bass fishing. Combine this time of year with a rich fishery such as Logan Martin and you have all the ingredients necessary to have a really good trip. Want two more ingredients to make it a great trip? Add a Zara Spook or Zoom Fluke. Check out Barry’s article on one such trip. Sounds like a great time. Lake Logan Martin Fishing Tips by Reed Montgomery Logan Martin Lake - My Home Lake For Bass Fishing! at Bama Bass Fishing - Informative article on bass fishing the lake. Logan Martin Lake Summer Fishing by Reed Montgomery - Information about fishing this Coosa River Impoundment during the summertime.
Lake Martin
Beautiful Lake Martin Has Great Bass Fishing! at Bama Bass Fishing - Very large and popular recreation lake that offers some very good bass fishing according to this article. Lake Martin Fishing Tips by Reed Montgomery Lake Martin Summer Fishing by Reed Montgomery Tips and Tactics of John Woods at B’n'M Poles - Article discusses this pro’s strategy for fishing the lake for Crappie.
Mitchell Lake
Mitchell Lake Fishing Tips by Reed Montgomery Mitchell Lake Summer Fishing by Reed Montgomery
Neely Henry Lake
Lake Neely Henry Fishing Tips by Reed Montgomery Neely Henry Lake Summer Fishing by Reed Montgomery
Pickwick Lake
Fall Crappie Fishing with Brad Whitehead Gant’s Five Secrets for Catching Dog Day Crappie at B’n'M Poles - Most family fishing trips take place in the summer. This isn’t necessarily the best time for crappie fishing but this article discusses how to catch them even in the heat of summer. Hot-Weather Crappie-Catching Tactics at B’n'M Poles - These articles at B’n'M Poles have a lot of detailed infromation for trips to Pickwick Lake and Crappie fishing locations across the Country. How to Slow-Troll for Crappie at B’n'M Poles Lake Pickwick Fishing Tips by Reed Montgomery Roger Gant’s Secrets for Catching Crappie Year-Round at B’n'M Poles
Smith Lake
Spotted Bass
The Alabama Spot by Reed Montgomery - Good overview article about Alabama’s spotted bass fishing.
Weiss Lake
Fall Crappie Fishing on Weiss Lake and where to get-em by Kelly Matthews - Article from 2007 on Crappie fishing. Weiss Lake Fishing Tips by Reed Montgomery Wintertime Crappie Fishing at Weiss Lake at B’n'M Poles - A four part series discussing wintertime techniques. Weiss Lake Summer Fishing by Reed Montgomery - Covers summertime fishing during the day and at night.
Wheeler Lake
Lake Wheeler Fishing Tips by Reed Montgomery Wheeler Lake Summer Fishing Tips by Reed Montgomery - Tips on summer fishing Alabama’s 2nd largest lake.
Wilson Lake
Break the Rules to Catch More Crappie by Brad Whitehead - Two-part series with detailed articles on fishing for crappies on Lake Wilson. The articles also have application to other bodies of water. Fall Crappie Fishing with Brad Whitehead How to Catch Crappie on the Worst Crappie Lake in America at the Worst Time of the Year at B’n'M Poles - Interesting article that discusses misperceptions on this lake’s potential to make for not only a smallmouth bass but also a crappie fishing trip. More About Breaking the Rules to Catch More Crappie by Brad Whitehead - Two-part series with detailed articles on fishing for crappies on Lake Wilson. The articles also have application to other bodies of water. Wilson Lake Fishing Tips by Reed Montgomery
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