Fishing with your family is a great way to make lasting memories. From road trip adventures along the scenic highway to discovering new and exciting things at every turn, the Alabama Bass Trail offers many ways to create a family vacation you won’t forget.

When you decide to fish Alabama, you are embarking on an exciting adventure that will expand your love for the outdoors. Beginning in the northern part of the state and winding down to the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the thirteen lakes that make up the Alabama Bass Trail offer many types of fishing. The rich diversity of fish that inhabit the waters of the lakes will make your trip worth talking about.

Starting at the border of the Alabama-Tennessee state line, Pickwick Lake is known for its smallmouth bass. This lake is popular with professional and amateur anglers for its year-round fishing. Surrounded by the Joe Wheeler State Park, the location easily lends itself to hiking and fishing with your family. Set up camp or stay at one of the many accommodations in the area.

Travel south to Lake Guntersville, synonymous with big bass. Featured many times on our #CatchOfTheDay posts on Facebook and Instagram, the bass here are always biting and ready for you to fish! Be sure to share your catch with us when you and your family reel in the big one!

As you make your way deeper into the state, you will come across Lake Martin. Known as one of the best wintertime bass-fishing locations in Alabama, it is also a great spot for recreational boating. The clear-water reservoir provides an ideal spot to ski, tube, cruise, and do some major fishing. Your family will always have a memorable time on Lake Martin!

The Mobile-Tensaw River Delta is a hop, a jump, and a skip away from the shorelines of the Gulf of Mexico. When you visit the beaches of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, make plans to travel just a few miles northwest to the delta area. Known for its biodiversity, the 200,000 acres of swamps and marshlands create a fisherman’s paradise filled with bass, bream, crappie, speckled trout, redfish and flounder.

Now that you know a few of the family-friendly places to stop along the trail, it’s time to gather your crew and explore Alabama!