fishing rod bent with lake in backgroundNeed 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 lake on the trail that will become your oasis.  

For those with children heading back to school this month, treat everyone to one last weekend away with poles in hand. Maybe you and your significant other need a little break from the city and your daily stressors. Unwinding by the lake is a perfect way to accomplish that. Having no specific reason works, too – you and your family or friends just know a fishing weekend will allow everyone to both relax and recharge while enjoying camaraderie in the midst of Alabama’s natural beauty.  

Each of the 13 lakes along the ABT provides opportunities to launch a boat or fish from the shore. Nearby campgrounds, RV parks and hotels are ready to welcome you, and you’ll easily find an abundance of great restaurants serving delicious dishes to savor.  

While you’re enjoying your weekend location, set aside some time to explore. Attend a museum, art festival or live performance, hike through a wildlife refuge or state park, experience wine tasting at a local vineyard, or crank up the adrenaline on a zipline.  

Check out the map to begin planning your weekend getaway today. You will create memories to last and stories to tell for a lifetime.