Lay Lake is a 12,000-acre reservoir located 30 minutes south of Birmingham. Impounded in 1914 by Alabama Power Company and providing great year-round opportunities for fishing, Lay Lake has seven public access areas with bank and boat access, making it easy to enjoy the water. The deep creeks, weeded shallows and sloughs make it easy [...]
The Mobile-Tensaw River Delta - one of Alabama’s “10 Natural Wonders” - has more than 20,000 acres of open waters for you to explore and fish. It’s the second largest delta in the United States and the perfect spot for you to cast your lure and reel in that lunker. The river delta also covers [...]
Lewis Smith Lake Lewis Smith Lake, also known as, Smith Lake is home to numerous world-record catches for spotted bass and is popular with angler from across the country. This 21, 000 acre lake located between Huntsville and Birmingham has a lot to offer. With the winding streams and sloughs to the steep [...]
Looking for a lake to catch that record-size bass? Look no further - Pickwick Lake is the place to be! Spanning 50 miles from Wilson Dam to Pickwick Dam, including 490 miles of winding shoreline and a water surface of 48,000 acres, there is plenty of opportunity to find your perfect fishing hole. Pickwick Lake is known for being the most popular and productive [...]
Tourist: A person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure. World Tourism Day is September 27, 2021, and we’ve got a great suggestion for a tourist experience: Visit any of the 13 lakes and rivers of the Alabama Bass Trail. Whether you’re from the area or not, being a tourist can be so much fun! The ABT lakes [...]
Do you like fishing? Enjoy spending time by the lake? The Alabama Bass Trail is the place to be! There’s no better way to kick off September than by spending the long Labor Day weekend out by the lake. Schedule time with friends and family on one of the Alabama Bass Trail’s many lakes. Let us help you plan your long weekend [...]
Need a quick weekend getaway to rejuvenate? Take a trip to one of the lakes or hit up multiple lakes along the Alabama Bass Trail. The ABT lakes are located all across Alabama, from the north to the south. Whether you are looking for a quick weekend trip nearby or want to combine the fishing fun with a road trip, you’ll find a [...]
If you enjoy a tailor-made pairing of state parks and Alabama Bass Trail lakes, you must check out Joe Wheeler State Park. Varied accommodation levels support those who want to rough it as well as those who want all the comforts of home after a day on the lake. But Joe Wheeler State Park also has a two-bedroom fisherman’s cabin located right next to the First Creek boat launch. If [...]
Have you grown up fishing or are you just getting started at this hobby? No matter what your level, the Alabama Bass Trail will provide an unforgettable outing. Each of the 13 lakes offers boat access, land access, fishing piers and docks. Catch bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish and more during your visits. Drop your line in [...]
