WildernessToday.com, an online resource for everything to do with hunting, survival, camping and the great outdoors, has named its picks for the Best Fishing Locations in Alabama. Guess what? Seven of them are along the Alabama Bass Trail!

In its review of our great fishing spots, the article points out that “Alabama has plenty of opportunities for keen anglers . . . everything the leisure fisherman needs for a truly memorable experience.” It also notes many of these outstanding locations are part of the “famous Alabama Bass Trail.” Here’s what the author had to say about our lakes.

Pickwick Lake – “Pickwick Lake is renowned for its smallmouth and largemouth bass population. In fact, Pickwick Lake is rated by Bassmaster magazine as No. 7 of the top bass lakes in the whole southeast area of the United States.”

Lake Eufaula – “Although bass fishing is the prime draw for anglers, there are many other species available too, especially catfish. It’s not uncommon to see blue catfish over 40 pounds landed at Lake Eufaula.”

Joe Wheeler State Park – “Wheeler Lake is a wonderful place for bank fishing. There are also opportunities for pier fishing and boat fishing; either rent a craft or bring your own if you prefer.”

Lay Lake – “Lay Lake on the Coosa River was created in 1914 and is one of the USA’s oldest impoundments. Covering some 12,000 acres and with a shoreline around 289 miles long, you’re almost assured of total peace and quiet when you fish here.”

Lewis Smith Lake – “The naturally filtered waters of the lake are deep and crystal clear. This makes it much tougher to fish, but the satisfaction and reward when you’re successful is well worth the extra effort.”

Mobile-Tensaw Delta – “The Mobile Delta is a vast jungle wilderness where myriad river channels intertwine to form hundreds of islands. Within this primeval waterworld, you’ll find some great fishing.”

Guntersville Lake – “The 69,100-acre lake sits on the Tennessee River, and its stable water levels, fertile environment, and good cover make it the perfect habitat for giant bass. Fish in the three to five pound range are regularly landed here.”