Every great family vacation has a story. In Alabama, we love stories!

A family vacation is a great time to get together on the lake and create some stories of your own. Fishing is a tradition in Alabama and there is no better way to start a new family tradition than spending vacation time together on the Alabama Bass Trail. Parents teaching kids to fish. Brothers and sisters sharing time on the water. Grandparents sharing stories of the past. These are the memories that come with time together on the trail.

Our combination of lakes, rivers, streams and fishing holes, each abundant with fish and surrounded by off-water activities, make Alabama the perfect place to make memories of your own. The 13 lakes of the Alabama Bass Trail are set amid a host of natural beauty and unique attractions. Our state parks provide a beautiful setting for family fun, with opportunities for camping, hiking, watersports and more. Add to that real Southern hospitality and fabulous food and you’ve got the makings of a great vacation, Alabama style.

From the crappie capital of Weiss Lake to the north to the teeming Mobile-Tensaw River Delta to the south, you’ll find the spot that’s just right for your taste and your crew. No matter your choice, you know the fishing will be top-notch and family time will be priceless.

Isn’t it time for your family to create your own stories of the trail? Check out the trail map to plot your course for family fun or start with one of the suggested itineraries on our website. We’ll see you on the trail!