Alabama has a rich fishing tradition. For some, it’s a favorite pastime among friends or a bonding time for families, for others it’s a chance to land the biggest for bragging rights. No matter how you like to fish or with whom, you’ll find the tradition is alive and well today. From north to south [...]
Fishing with a guide is an excellent way to enjoy the Alabama Bass Trail. For experienced anglers, guides can offer valuable introductions to a new lake or a new fishing method. For novices, the aid of a professional can mean the difference between enjoying a day on the lake and finding your passion for fishing. Those [...]
Spring is a great time to hit the water on Lake Martin. This lake is well known for more than just fishing. It’s a recreational hub for those who live and visit this beautiful region of Alabama, between the Talladega and the Tuskegee National Forests. One of the largest manmade lakes in the country, the [...]
Spring can mean great fishing on the lakes of the Alabama Bass Trail. Spring showers may put a little damper on the weather but they don’t have to put a damper on a successful day on water. Check out these tips for fishing in the rain. Prepare for the Possibilities — Of course, checking the [...]
The Alabama Bass Trail is known for its sport fishing and, as such, for a responsible catch-and-release ethic. Many know, though, that there is plenty of good eating out there when it comes to our variety of species along the trail. As far as bass go, striped bass is known as prime table fare, with [...]
With 13 lakes to choose from and an abundance of recreational opportunities, the Alabama Bass Trail has so many opportunities for family fun, you might want to plan more than one trip this year. Fishing together is a great way to make family memories, fill those photo albums and just enjoy time with each other. [...]
Whether it’s May for crappie in Eufaula or for bluegill in the Mobile delta, rising spring temperatures mean fishing is hot along the Alabama Bass Trail. Many say spring is the best season for fishing in Alabama. Anglers have an excellent opportunity to catch crappie, bass and bluegill as water temperatures warm. Many anglers choose [...]
You’ll find Lake Jordan 25 miles north of Montgomery, in the center of the action along the Alabama Bass Trail. This 6,800-acre impoundment on the Coosa River has 188 miles of shoreline dotted with public and private boat ramps, private marinas and popular recreation areas. Jordan is known as a fertile lake for largemouth, spotted [...]
The 318-mile-long Alabama River originates just north of Montgomery, where the Coosa River and the Tallapoosa River meet, and flows to meet the Tombigbee River and form the Mobile River. Three reservoirs - Jones Bluff, Millers Ferry and Claiborne - were formed as Corps of Engineers dams were created to slow the river’s progress. The [...]
