When you travel north of Montgomery, you will come across a 318-mile stretch of water known as the Alabama River. Open to commercial and recreational traffic, this river is a popular spot for anglers who are looking to catch some bass. Ready to fish, but running short on supplies or need assistance choosing the best [...]
The Alabama River, originating north of Montgomery, is 318 miles long. Downstream from Montgomery, the river is open to commercial and recreational traffic. The Corps of Engineers created several impoundments along the Alabama River, resulting in plenty of waterways to fish from. When your plans include making an overnight fishing trip, grab a hotel nearby or [...]
Did you know the lakes on the Alabama River are the result of impoundments created by the Corps of Engineers? Now that you know that little piece of trivia about these popular bass fishing spots, let’s explore what makes the Alabama River so extraordinary. Location If you are near Montgomery, Alabama, you will most likely find [...]
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 [...]
The higher temperatures of summer don’t mean the fishing goes south on the Alabama Bass Trail. The fish are still here and experienced anglers know they can be had, even during the dog days of summer. These are just a few of the reports we’ve seen out there about this summer’s action. Mike Gerry reports, [...]
The 318-mile-long Alabama River originates just north of Montgomery, where the Coosa River and the Tallapoosa River meet, and flows to meet the Tombigbee River and form the Mobile River. Three reservoirs - Jones Bluff, Millers Ferry and Claiborne - were formed as Corps of Engineers dams were created to slow the river’s progress. The [...]
