So many traditions revolve around fishing in Alabama. Some involve seeking the big catch. Our Alabama Bass Trail is known for those. But even more often, they involve spending time with friends and family. Making memories. Road trips are an Alabama tradition, too and summer time is prime time for creating your own road trip [...]
It’s no secret. Bass fishing in Alabama is as good as it gets. Now more than ever, people are talking about it. Earlier this year, a Game & Fish magazine story named two of the lakes of the trail as top spots for fishing in Alabama. The story by Frank Turner named Lake Guntersville and [...]
Lay Lake is popular for leisure and tournament fishing as well as recreational boating. Located just south of Birmingham, the lake is part of the Coosa River chain and has easy public access for both bank and boat fishing. The other thing it has lots of? Grass. That’s an advantage for both the fish and [...]
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. [...]
