“With more than 20,000 acres of open waters, the Mobile-Tensaw Delta is second in size only to the Mississippi River Delta in the U.S.” That featured headline on our Fish Alabama website describes this rare ecosystem located in South Alabama. Known for its biodiversity, this body of water was named a National Landmark in 1974. [...]
Come rain or shine, an angler will never pass up a great opportunity to fish along the Alabama Bass Trail. But what do you do when you get caught in an afternoon rain on one of the Alabama lakes? Instead of calling it a day, check out these tips on how to land the bass [...]
Fall is just around the corner! We don’t know about you, but we are ready to wake up to a cool, crisp morning. We are ready to sit outside on our rocking chair looking out over the lake. And we are, most of all, ready to FISH. Fall weather on the Alabama Bass Trail is [...]
There is no wrong lake to visit on the Alabama Bass Trail when you want to bring home a record size bass, but do you know what knot to do when you are fishing on the trail? Consider learning and utilizing these knots for your next visit. The Palomar Knot. Known for its strength, it’s [...]
Are you ready to hit the open water? May is here, the weather is warming up, and the Alabama Bass Trail is calling your name. Do you hear it? We do! Stretching from North Alabama all the way down to the southern tip of the state, the thirteen lakes along the trail offer something different [...]
Spawning season means big bass and different lures. Warmer weather, milder water temperatures and a lot of sunshine. That’s what springtime looks like in Alabama. The bass have been moving slow all winter and now it’s time for them to look for food. During late winter and early spring, considered pre-spawn season for bass, these [...]
When I was asked what lake I would like to write a blog for from the Alabama Bass Trail, I had to choose Lake Eufaula. I’ve heard so many good things and stories about this lake in particular, but I’ve never fished the lake for myself. I struck out to Eufaula for a 3-day fishing [...]
The new year is here, so it’s time to get packing and hit the road to discover new adventures on the Alabama Bass Trail. With 13 lakes to fish and explore, this trail stretches from northern Alabama all the way south to the Gulf of Mexico. Fish for bass, crappie, catfish and more in the [...]
If you have ever fished on the Alabama Bass Trail, then you know there are some monster fish swimming in the lake waters. Several record-size fish have been caught over the years and there are more waiting. Below are just a few of the monster fish that still hold the record today: A smallmouth bass [...]
