Here in Alabama, bass fishing is a popular recreational activity that’s enjoyed by all ages. There are several lakes and rivers located throughout the state that attract fishing enthusiasts from across the country and even the world. The Alabama Bass Trail includes 13 of the best fishing lakes in Alabama as well as some rivers that are perfect for bass fishing. For information about each one, take a look below.

1. Walter F. George Lake
Walter F. George Lake, Eufaula, AL 36027, USA
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Walter F. George Lake, which is best known as Lake Eufaula, covers more than 45,000 acres and is Alabama's most popular lake for bass fishing. In fact, it's nicknamed the "Bass Fishing Capital of the World." This beautiful lake is located on the Chattahoochee River between Alabama and Georgia.
2. Lake Guntersville
Guntersville Lake, United States
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Lake Guntersville covers approximately 69,000 acres, which makes it Alabama's largest lake. This North Alabama lake is located between the cities of Bridgeport and Guntersville.
3. Wheeler Lake
Wheeler Lake, Alabama, USA
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Wheeler Lake is located between the North Alabama cities of Rogersville and Huntsville. It covers approximately 67,000 acres, which makes it Alabama's second largest lake.
4. Mobile-Tensaw River Delta
Mobile–Tensaw River Delta, Alabama 36527, USA
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Covering approximately 260,000 acres, the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta is Alabama's largest river delta and wetland. It's also the second largest delta in the entire United States. Because of its biodiversity, the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta is often referred to as "America's Amazon."
5. Lay Lake
Lay Lake, Alabama, USA
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Lay Lake covers approximately 12,000 acres and is located about half an hour south of Birmingham. It's one of Alabama's most popular lakes for tournament fishing.
6. Pickwick Lake
Pickwick Lake, United States
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Pickwick Lake, which covers 47,500 acres, is located in Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Over the years, this lake has become a popular fishing destination because of its abundance of smallmouth bass.

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7. Lake Jordan
Jordan Lake, Alabama, USA
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Lake Jordan covers nearly 7,000 acres and is located just north of Montgomery on the Coosa River. It's home to a variety of fish, including largemouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, catfish, and more. Lake Jordan is a popular lake for bank fishing.
8. Neely Henry Lake
Neely Henry Lake, Alabama 36271, USA
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Neely Henry Lake, which covers more than 11,000 acres, is located near the city of Gadsden on the Coosa River. Because it's filled with numerous amounts of largemouth bass, crappies, and bluegills, Neely Henry Lake is one of Alabama's most popular fishing destinations.
9. Lake Martin
Lake Martin, Alabama, USA
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Lake Martin covers approximately 44,000 acres and is located in three counties: Tallapoosa, Coosa, and Elmore. Besides its great fishing opportunities, Lake Martin is also known for being one of America's largest man-made lakes.
10. Alabama River
Alabama River, Alabama, USA
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Just north of Montgomery, the Coosa River and Tallapoosa River unite to form the Alabama River. This scenic river flows through Alabama for 318 miles and contains an abundance of largemouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, catfish, and more.
11. Lewis Smith Lake
Lewis Smith Lake, Alabama, USA
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Lewis Smith Lake, which is best known as Smith Lake, covers more than 21,000 acres and is one of the nation's cleanest lakes. This beautiful lake is located on the Sipsey Fork of the Black Warrior River.
12. Weiss Lake
Weiss Lake, Alabama 36075, USA
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Weiss Lake covers more than 30,000 acres and is one of Alabama's most scenic lakes. It's located in both Alabama (Cherokee County) and Georgia (Floyd County). Because of its abundance of crappies, Weiss Lake is known as the "Crappie Capital of the World."
13. Logan Martin Lake
Logan Martin Lake, Alabama, USA
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Logan Martin Lake, which covers approximately 17,000 acres and has 275 miles of shoreline, is located on the Coosa River near Birmingham. It's nicknamed "Lake of a Thousand Coves" and hosts numerous fishing tournaments each year.

Do you enjoy fishing? If so, please share with us your favorite fishing lakes in Alabama or other favorite places to fish in Alabama in the comments.

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Where is one of the best places to bass fish in Alabama?

There are many great places to fish in Alabama, especially when it comes to bass fishing. One of the best places in Alabama that offers great bass fishing opportunities is Lake Eufaula, which is famously known as the "Bass Fishing Capital of the World." A bit about Lake Eufaula:

  • People travel from all over the world to fish from Lake Eufaula, which is also known as Walter F. George Lake.
  • Covering approximately 45,000+ acres, this sprawling lake is formed on the Chattahoochee River between the states of Alabama and Georgia.
  • In addition to fishing, boating and skiing are a couple of other recreational activities enjoyed on Lake Eufaula.

 

What are three of the best fishing lakes in Alabama?

When it comes to the outdoors, Alabama doesn't disappoint! From hiking and camping to swimming and fishing, there's such a variety of activities enjoyed by people of all ages. Speaking of fishing, there are several fishing lakes in Alabama, including Lake Eufaula, Lewis Smith Lake, and Weiss Lake.

  • Lake Eufaula is the best place to be for bass fishing. After all, it's known as the "Bass Fishing Capital of the World."
  • Lewis Smith Lake, which is located in Cullman, Walker, and Winston Counties, is a popular lake for striped bass. Some are even in the 40+ pound range.
  • Weiss Lake is a great lake for crappie fishing. In fact, due to its number of crappie fish, this lake is best known as the "Crappie Capital of the World."

If you enjoy fishing, consider visiting any of the above three fishing lakes in Alabama. You'll love fishing from them and you'll likely even catch a fish (or two). Even if you don't enjoy fishing, the experience of spending time on these three lakes makes the time spent well worth it.

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