From local dining spots to lakeside adventures, the Alabama Bass Trail is packed with off-the-water fun. Discover what makes every stop more than a fishing trip! If you think the Alabama Bass Trail is just about fishing, think again! With 13 premier bass-fishing lakes and rivers stretching from the Appalachian foothills to the Gulf Coast, [...]
Discover how to turn your next Alabama Bass Trail trip into a family-friendly adventure. From scenic lakes and picnic spots to playgrounds and local eats, there’s fun for everyone — even those who don’t fish! Not everyone in the family lives for early mornings and tackle boxes — and that’s okay! The Alabama Bass Trail isn’t [...]
Just because the season is changing doesn’t mean it’s time to hang up your fishing equipment. The fall is a great time to do the opposite and amp up your fishing game! The Alabama Bass Trail has a spot for you to find your groove this fall. The fall brings cooler weather and some great reasons [...]
August is Fishing Month, which is something to celebrate! We think the best place to celebrate is along the Alabama Bass Trail. With 13 lakes, thousands of miles of shoreline, and thousands of acres of water – not to mention an excellent reputation and numerous stories said - the trail presents ideal fishing opportunities to [...]
New year, new you, more fishing! Get out on the water in this new year. Many people make New Year’s resolutions to carry through the next 12 months. Maybe 2022 is the year you’re going to spend more time at the lake. Maybe your resolution is to take more time for yourself or to spend [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
