Did you know several waterfalls are hidden off the beaten path in Alabama? Why not plan a road trip to see a few when you are traveling along the Alabama Bass Trail? You might want to begin with a few that are a short drive or hike from Lake Guntersville. High Falls When fishing on [...]
Enjoy hiking and exploring nature along the Alabama Bass Trail. The Alabama Bass Trail offers thirteen unique lakes full of fun activities, great fishing and breathtaking views! Did you know that many lakes are home to unique birds and animals? Below, we suggest nature watching and hiking on these three lakes along the trail. Bird [...]
Start with one of these three lakes along the Alabama Bass Trail. The Alabama Bass Trail consists of 13 lakes that stretch from North Alabama all the way to the southern tip of the state. Including recreational as well as professional fishing, each lake has a different terrain, atmosphere and water condition. So how do [...]
If you are wanting to fish one of the Alabama Bass Trail Lakes to catch giant bass and see live eagles, then Lake Guntersville is where you want to go. For the past 35 years Lake Guntersville State Park has held annual Eagles Awareness Weeks. The park holds this event in 2-week sections in late [...]
In the mid-1980s, the United States population of the bald eagle was on the verge of extinction. This beautiful creature, the symbol of our country, had dwindled in numbers due to poaching and over-development of the bird’s natural habitats. An ever-growing need to help save the species prompted Alabama to create Eagle Awareness at Lake Guntersville State Park. Observe and admire the eagles during the January and February weekend viewings and [...]
Fishing ranks right up there with college football as fall favorites in Alabama. As the waters begin to cool down on the lakes of the Alabama Bass Trail, fishing heats up. Many consider this a prime time to take to the lakes of north Alabama in search of trophy bass. Here are some recommendations for [...]
In a state known for outstanding bass fishing, Lake Guntersville is at the top of the map and on top of the heap. It is Alabama’s largest lake and is a nearly 70,000 acres of heaven for fishermen. It’s been named one of the top 10 fishing lakes in the country and some consider it [...]
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, [...]
It’s no secret. Bass fishing in Alabama is as good as it gets. Now more than ever, people are talking about it. Earlier this year, a Game & Fish magazine story named two of the lakes of the trail as top spots for fishing in Alabama. The story by Frank Turner named Lake Guntersville and [...]
