fisherman holding up his catchSpring is almost here and the fish are waiting! With warmer days ahead, it’s time to load up the boat and hit the water with a good amount of bait and the perfect fishing gear. So what exactly will you be fishing for this spring in Alabama?

As Old Man Winter fades out of sight, the warm sunshine coaxes crappie, largemouth bass (BIG ONES), bluegill and catfish out of their sleepy states in all thirteen of the Alabama Bass Trail lakes.

Get your gear ready now, as spring water temperatures make fish more active and aggressive at feeding times – typically later in the afternoon. Since the sun warms shallow waters more quickly, that’s where you’ll want to spend your time if crappie is your fish of choice.

Now that you have an idea of WHAT you can look forward to catching, it’s time to look at WHEREEach lake of the Alabama Bass Trail features different terrain and fishing access points, meaning you’ll want to fish them all.

No matter which Alabama lake you choose to kick off your spring fishing, each visit will provide a new, exciting adventure and plenty of stories to tell.