Learn tips and tricks to fishing muddy waters from bass angler, Michelle Thomason Alabama has seen an abundance of rain and flash flooding recently, and our lakes are muddy, but anglers can actually benefit from these muddy conditions if the circumstances are right. Water temperature is a key factor when faced with muddy conditions in [...]
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 [...]
Hungry? Discover these three top restaurants found along the Alabama Bass Trail. They will quench your thirst and refuel you after a long day of great fishing on the lake! Logan Martin Lake When fishing on Logan Martin Lake, stop in Golden Rule Bar-B-Que and Grill in Irondale for a downright good meal. The restaurant opened its doors way back in 1891 and has been a road-stop food [...]
The Mobile-Tensaw River Delta, located in the southwestern part of Alabama, stretches down to the waters of Mobile Bay. Twisting and winding through acres of swamps and marshlands, it’s one of Alabama’s “10 Natural Wonders.” However, its diverse ecosystem is not the only wonder the delta has to offer. Spectacular sunsets that sink deep into Mobile Bay are [...]
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 [...]
When I was asked what lake I would like to write a blog for from the Alabama Bass Trail, I had to choose Lake Eufaula. I’ve heard so many good things and stories about this lake in particular, but I’ve never fished the lake for myself. I struck out to Eufaula for a 3-day fishing [...]
The new year is here, so it’s time to get packing and hit the road to discover new adventures on the Alabama Bass Trail. With 13 lakes to fish and explore, this trail stretches from northern Alabama all the way south to the Gulf of Mexico. Fish for bass, crappie, catfish and more in the [...]
If you have ever fished on the Alabama Bass Trail, then you know there are some monster fish swimming in the lake waters. Several record-size fish have been caught over the years and there are more waiting. Below are just a few of the monster fish that still hold the record today: A smallmouth bass [...]
Crappie fishing on the Alabama Bass Trail? We hear that question often, and we’re here to tell you that you can catch more than just bass on the Alabama Bass Trail! Yes, the 13 lakes that make up the trail host a variety of fish in their waters, including crappie. In the winter, crappie are [...]
