Safety should always be a top priority for the water. It's important to be safe whether you’re fishing on a boat, along the shoreline, or on a pier. We have gathered some quick safety tips to apply while fishing along the Alabama Bass Trail to keep yourself and everyone around you safe. If using a [...]
Just because the season is changing doesn’t mean it’s time to hang up your fishing equipment. The fall is a great time to do the opposite and amp up your fishing game! The Alabama Bass Trail has a spot for you to find your groove this fall. The fall brings cooler weather and some great reasons [...]
No boat, no problem! Don’t let not having a boat discourage you from reeling in that dream fish. Fishing from the shore can bring you just as much opportunity as fishing from a boat. Like any other type of fishing, fishing from the water’s edge requires patience, practice, and commitment. With these tips, you’ll be [...]
August is Fishing Month, which is something to celebrate! We think the best place to celebrate is along the Alabama Bass Trail. With 13 lakes, thousands of miles of shoreline, and thousands of acres of water – not to mention an excellent reputation and numerous stories said - the trail presents ideal fishing opportunities to [...]
Located in northeast Alabama on the Coosa River, Neely Henry Lake has a place for every type of fishing enthusiast. Covering more than 11,000 acres and extending 77.6 miles, there’s room for everyone to find their little piece of heaven on the water. Whether you’re planning a fishing trip this summer with family, friends, or yourself, Neely Henry [...]
Why did our grandparents head out to their favorite fishing spot before dawn? What makes dusk and dawn the best times to fish? Shift Change Below the water's surface is a constant rhythm of day and night just as there is on land. Nocturnal fish head for deeper waters to rest as the sun rises, [...]
You may see fishing guides around the lake and think to yourself, “I don’t need one of those, I do well on my own.” You may do well on your own, but even if it’s a waterway you go to often, a fishing guide can bring a new experience to you. The following are ways [...]
New year, new you, more fishing! Get out on the water in this new year. Many people make New Year’s resolutions to carry through the next 12 months. Maybe 2022 is the year you’re going to spend more time at the lake. Maybe your resolution is to take more time for yourself or to spend [...]
Cooler weather brings cooler water temperatures that can affect your fishing experience. Fish are cold-blooded and cannot regulate their body temperature, so they are forced to adjust their metabolism to the seasons. Lower water temperatures cause the metabolism of the fish to slow, which in turn slows their movement and decreases their need for food. [...]
