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 [...]
Avoid the summertime slump! Although the heat may be turned up high in the summer, that doesn’t mean you can’t go out and catch some great bass. Follow along for some tips to help you reel in that big bass you’ve been waiting for. As the water temperatures rise, the fish start looking for cooler places [...]
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 [...]
Great Outdoors Month. What a perfect time to explore the many great fishing opportunities of the Alabama Bass Trail! How many lakes and rivers can you visit in the space of one month? We have the tools and suggestions to make it easy to rise to the challenge. Chart Your Course The Alabama Bass Trail is mapped out for you so you [...]
National Fishing and Boating Week runs June 6-14! Join the rest of the country in celebrating the untamed lakes, rivers and streams across America with a day or two on the water. If you haven’t already done so, take time now to get your fishing license and boat registration so you’ll be ready to go as soon as possible. A [...]
For those of you whose families don’t necessarily share your obsession with fishing, consider a carefree weekend in the northeast corner of Alabama at Weiss Lake. Three rivers – Little, Chattooga and Coosa – meet to form this lake, and that means there are plenty of great nooks and inlets in which to spend your day. You may know Weiss Lake for its [...]
While you are trolling past the shady edges of Alabama Bass Trail lakes and rivers, be on the lookout for jewelweed (impatiens capensis), also known as touch-me-nots. The toothed leaves of jewelweed bead water droplets that appear to sparkle when reflecting sunlight, thus explaining its name. At the base of a jewelweed plant, the stem [...]
Are you up for an adventure? Are you ready to experience the outdoors but not wanting to travel too far from home? Let’s take a look out our back door and discover why so many people have been Googling Alabama - yes, Alabama - as a destination for their outdoor adventures. Alabama is home to diverse and beautiful ecosystems that create plenty of exploration possibilities from the [...]
This is the year to enjoy outdoor adventure, to take in the beauty of Alabama and truly explore what this southern state has to offer. It’s filled with natural wonders, multiple lakes and hidden waterfalls. But have you ever mapped out an Alabama vacation? Your first map to follow should be that of the Alabama [...]
