If the main lake isnt yielding results, Jones Creek is an excellent spot to try weedless crankbaits, with imitation shad being a favorite among anglers. Tree-line banks line this cove, which also is split by a small island. 9 oz. Im going to tell you where to find FOUR Deep water spots with water depths of over 50 feet deep on Lay Lake. Expert mechanic work, friendly sales staff and loads of parts in stock! Further downstream, the black bass angling picks up in locations such as Big Branch and Shoal Creek, but this location doesnt yield the same numbers as some of the lower-lake spots weve already discussed. Other hotspots are Elk River, Second Creek, and Spring Creek. Spotted bass may build their beds right along the lakes rocky shoreline or along rock bluffs. Like Mitchell Lake (situated right below Lay Lake dam discharge) and the next Lake downstream, Jordan Lake (situated right below Mitchell Lake dam discharge). Both are just a short boat ride from Higgins Ferry Boat Ramp, which is an excellent launch site for boating anglers on Lake Mitchell. Although most tournament anglers target largemouth bass, Lay Lake also offers exceptional fishing for magnum spotted bass. Both of these lower Coosa River System Lakes are only about 20 miles in length. The upper portions of the lake near Wilson Dam and 7 Mile Island make for prime smallmouth habitat. Not only should Lay Lake be heralded in terms of producing some rather big, largemouth bass (some weighing in excess of ten pounds have been taken in years past), but it should also be recognized for its excessive population of supreme-sized, Alabama Coosa River spotted bass. This week the Final Basspro.com Bassmaster Open kicks off at Lay Lake in Alabama. Lay Lake provides some of the best spotted and largemouth bass fishing in east-central Alabama. From backwater county lakes to reservoirs covering tens of thousands of acres, anglers can catch bass all over the Heart of Dixie. Top Products Reported on Lay Lake for Spring Largemouth Bass. Go to www.airportmarinetrails.com to see more info on Alabamas best paying bass tournaments! Reed Montgomery / Owner of Reeds Guide Service (205) 663-1504 Birmingham, Alabama E-mail: alabassgyd@aol.com Website: www.fishingalabama.com See us, Reeds Guide Service, on face book too! The Alabama Bass Trail Tournament Series is a team fishing tournament located on 13 premier bass fishing lakes throughout Alabama. McCaig fishes bass tournaments 42 weekends a year. Featuring a myriad of trees overhanging the bank and plenty of docks, this is a bucketmouth haven where anglers can fish nice and slow, filling up an ice chest in no time. These small creeks have undercut banks and overhanging trees, perfect ambush sites for these green and black predators. This Tallapoosa River reservoir is one of the most popular bass fishing locations throughout the entire state. With a highly diverse ecosystem hosting crawfish, shad, snails, and even freshwater mussels, there is no shortage of prey for bass. (Heres more on that). Conveniently located 35 minutes south of Birmingham off of I-65, Lay Lake has played host to countless major bass tournaments. Boat Rental: YES Nine of the top ten anglers were from Alabama! May 11-14. ot go to www.rangerboats.com, * Need tournament info? In terms of an excellent bass fishery, Lay lake easily rates as one of Alabama's top three best, big bass lakes. I pitch it behind rocks that break the current where the waters 5 to 6 feet deep, McCaig said. Chewalla Creek Marina offers a boat launch and a shore-angling location for fishermen to keep their feet on solid ground while catching big bass. Given Lay Lake's excellent bass fishing, you may find it hard to believe that this storied 12,000-acre reservoir celebrates its 100th birthday next year. and Shimanos Helen Sevier Pioneer Scholarships for female anglers. But how is this possible you may ask? Teams will take off fromBeeswaxCreek Park in Columbiana at 6:30 a.m. CT and return for weigh-in starting at 2:30 p.m. Or try Pitchin a jig combo along Lay lakes weedy edges, and around wood and rock cover. The northern portion of the lake is your best bet for black bass fishing featuring a myriad of channels, such as Madwin and Mannoy creeks, with a solid crop of largemouth and spotted bass recorded. Scott Canterbury ended up in second place with 83 pounds and 9 ounces. However, a channel diverts some water southwest into a basin above Bouldin Dam. Anglers often catch largemouth bass off the main lake inside channels, including the ones previously listed. Including, its an impoundment that can be known for providing anglers with sheer numbers of bass on any outing. FLW Southeastern Division Open bass tournament. In terms of an excellent bass fishery, Lay lake easily rates as one of Alabamas top three best, big bass lakes. Lake Guntersville is located in northern Alabama, a 69,100-acre reservoir filled with largemouth, striped, and smallmouth bass. The best black bass spots are creeks and cuts, including Haw Branch, Bluff Creek, and Slate Rock Creek. Boats also can go deeper into Pinkston Creek, where the spotted bass are a dime a dozen. Jig combos are popular lure choices for this technique. Right at the top of your list of tournamntesto fish this Falland Winter season with thebest payouts as well! Topwater lures, either walked, jerked or popped along the waters surface can be attacked by any of these bass throughout the lake, at any time. Located in the southwest section of the lake, off County Road 607, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking. Mentioning every lure and technique could run into some pretty lengthy fishing tips for Fall fishing on Lay lake. Seven public access areas o. Anglers will find a strong current, deeper water, and Blue Creek Camp Marina nearby for a quick launch. If the largemouth arent aggressive enough to attack his swimming jig, McCaig digs them out by flippin a Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver with a 1-ounce weight into the water willows. Glassware both old and new. Wow this fish fight!! Water willow is a leafy aquatic vegetation that grows in water 2 to 3 feet deep along shorelines. Reed Montgomery / Owner of Reeds Guide Service for over forty years! Even around piers, boat houses and especially around bass tournament release sites (where hundreds of tournament-caught released bass are let go each week) during the spring season, like Paradise Point Marina found at mid lake and Beeswax Creek public boat launch you can fish these lures and a variety of other types of lures on or close to the lakes bottom in water less than 10 feet deep. Then, we will get back to more, deep water bassin on Lay Lake in; PART TWO JULY Lay Lake on Alabamas Coosa River System for Deep Summertime Bass! On Lay Lake? Fishing Alabama Reed's Guide Service Reed Montgomery, Fall Bass Fishing in Alabama By Reed Montgomery, Going Deep this Summer Season for Targeting Schools of Big Bass on all of Alabama's Lakes, Fishing Lures and Fishing Techniques for Fishing Alabama's Tallapoosa River System Lake Wedowee, During the Spring Spawning Season, Alabama's Three Upper Coosa River System Impoundment's Weiss Lake, Neely Henry Lake and Logan Martin Lakes for Targeting Big, Trophy Pre spawn Bass During the Month of March. Although they will choose to bed in a sandy bottom or a small pebble bottom, right along with their cousins the largemouth bass, a lot of spotted bass would prefer to mingle and bed with their own kind. Spotted and largemouth bass are favorite targets here on this 12,000-acre lake, located 30 miles south of Birmingham. 76.3K subscribers Lay Lake bass fishing can be tricky at times. With plenty of sandbars, grass beds, and a handful of fallen trees in the mix, the lakes structure makes for dozens of fishing holes despite the small footprint. Period. Beneath the Lay Lake Dam, at the upper end of Lake Mitchell, the Coosa Rivers striper population is some of the best in the state, but boat anglers have a decent boat trip from Higgins Ferry Boat Ramp to ply these waters. The Alabama Bass Trail Tournament Series is a team fishing tournament located on 13 premier bass fishing lakes throughout Alabama. Like School, you have still got to do your home work! Still, with the stiff current from the dam just upriver, the black bass fishing is better farther downstream. This shallow but fertile lake in northeastern Alabama headwaters in Georgia and works its way down to just above Neely Lake. Anglers targeting spotted bass should fish riverine portions of the lake. Even if they have just been caught and recently released these bass have got to eat. Lay Lake offers some of the best bass fishing in the country, and hosting events like this reminds us how fortunate we are to have this resource in our backyard. Gold spoons are a popular lure here, with spinnerbaits and crankbaits tying as a close second. 225 teams fished for a $10,000 first place price and $37,400 for the remaining 40 . Beeswax Creek Boat Launch Ramp This moderately-sized lake, about an hour from Birmingham or Tuscaloosa, hosts a substantial population of largemouth and spotted bass. Investing a few dollars in a good lake map of Lay Lake (See Carto-Craft maps in Birmingham, Al.) Yes, (like weedy, Lake Eufaula on the Al. Including, some big bass feeding either shallow or near deep water. McCaig recommends that you cast umbrella rigs around bridges and to creek channel banks on the main lake. Beaver Creek also has miles of shoreline untouched by development and plenty of undercut banks lined with structures for anglers to try their hand on. No matter what the conditions, or where you fish, you can always count on that. Trolling these waters or casting out a drop shot or Carolina rig with live shad or minnows will yield you a big striper or big blue cat. Lay Lake regulars, weekend anglers of all kinds, visitors in ski boats and pontoon parties with lake residents. Anglers will find that when using lures that look like or mimic these many types of Lay lake prey, the end results can produce some very violent strikes. Here, anglers want to target the grass and points where docks jut out into the lake, providing structure for big bass that win tournaments. Jordan Lake State Boat Ramp (Rotary Landing) is your bass boat launch if you want to target the dam, diversion, or Sofkahatchee Creek. Because of this, anglers should target their bait selection to each species. Alabama has a wide variety of excellent fishing lakes, and with many bass species, the opportunities here seem endless. Fishing Hot Spots near Lay Lake This huge reservoir northeast of Montgomery is populated with largemouth, striped, spotted, and smallmouth bass. That is, after this very important comparison, for these two Alabama lakes, for fishing the summer season in deep water!). While concentrating your fishing efforts both in and all around these many types of aquatic weeds, you increasingly better your chances of getting more quality-sized bass to bite. "Tournaments can be won off five spots or five largemouth," Davis said. * Coming soon in PART TWO JULY. Largemouth Bass with a swim jig, 6 lb. Crappie can be caught on minnows near brush piles and fallen trees in the shallows. Along the way, dams have created excellent fishing reservoirs in Lake Weiss, Neely Henry, Logan Martin Lake, Lay Lake, and Lake Mitchell. At the articles end there is an example of some very similar, post spawn / early summertime fishing conditions, during the month of June. Lay Lake supports an abundance of this vegetation because it stays at full pool all year, points out McCaig. With an overall length of 50 miles, from Weiss lake dam discharge in the lakes headwaters, to Neely Henry Lake dam discharge. From March on into summer months is the time to think shallow water bassin! More on that in Part Two July! Check out Paradise Point Marina (205) 669-1515 site of this years 2002 Bassmasters Classic launch, at mid-lake, for all your fishing needs and bass tournament info. To the north, Mallard Creek offers several small channels along a series of sand bars that boast a significant largemouth population. Other Coosa River reservoirs are pulled down during the winter, which hinders the growth of water willows. Fish deep water this summer! The most prominent patches of water willows typically grow within the first 500 yards of major creeks. Reid Creek features a four-way fork where anglers catch all three species of black bass from the many docks lining the shores and the handful of shallow coves in the area. These six major impoundments they can target are filled with bass, crappie, catfish, and more. full, and starve to death! The key to fishing Wheeler Lake isnt targeting the popular fishing holes but looking for secluded offshoots a short boat ride from the launch. NOTE * This article includes info for fishing Lay Lake, including info on other Coosa River lakes, impounded from the early 1900s to 1966. During the spring spawning season some anglers those that are not familiar with the lay of Lay lake may struggle in really figuring out how to achieve this big bass bite. These creek systems feature tree-filled islands, small, shallow coves, and a few runoff ditches, making it a must-visit for any anglers chasing spotted bass. Bass sampling in the spring of 2010 revealed that Lake Mitchell c Sign in to your account to find other friends and anglers who are using Fishidy. So, if youre in a bit of a hurry, simply use the table of contents to jump straight to the fishing spots you want to explore. South of Lake Martin, the tailwaters of the dam yield monster stripers that anglers can catch from the shore. Most anglers are very satisfied with the bass fishing on Lake Jordan because it has remained very consistent during the last 20 years. So get your Lay lake map and mark these good ol spots for all summer long while deep water bassin! Phoenix Bass Fishing League - Lay Lake - Day 1 Weigh-in (9/11/2021) 1y Phoenix Bass Fishing League. Trouble is, most bass have a hard time remembering anything for a long period of time. In addition to containing a decent population of rainbow trout, anglers will find a modest number of monster striped bass, medium-sized spotted bass, and of course, a substantial population of largemouth bass over 16 inches. With information (and some of the top ten anglers and their 3-4 days weights, lures used and results), while featuring two previous, professional bass tournaments held on Lake Eufaula in south Alabama (Impounded 1963). Followers 1126 Catches 127 Spots 101 Topwater frogs work magic here, and beneath the overhanging trees, anglers are almost guaranteed a surface strike worthy of the cover of Field and Stream. Less than a pound that separated first place and second place and meaning a payout difference of $100,000 verses $40,000. * Note - For information on all Alabama Power Coosa River Impoundments Call 1-800-lakes-11. Over the last two or three years, it has taken over 20 pounds to win every [one-day] tournament at Lay Lake, McCaig said. This was proven beyond a shadow of a doubt during the February, 2010 Lay lake Bassmaster Classic held out of Lay Lakes now famous, Beeswax Creek Park boat launch, located at mid lake during a cold, late winter week, featuring some very serious bass fishing. Additional locations include Shoal Creek and Bridge Creek, where anglers will find brush-lined shores, coves, and even a few small islands that are favorites of spotted bass. Meanwhile, in front of the Wheeler Dam, anglers will find plenty of stripers, white bass, and even a strong contingency of smallmouth lurking around Big Nance Creek and Lock Three. With plenty of overhanging trees, two bridges, a few sandbars, and a couple of coves, Sofkahatchee Creek is a tucked-away black bass heaven that few anglers visit. And plenty of time on the water. The next lake down stream (below Weiss Lake dam discharge), is Neely Henry Lake, located near Gadsden, Al. During that FLW Outdoors bass tournament on Lake Eufaula the local boys really racked up! By most standards of that time this was big! Theres a public boat ramp on the north shore. At this point, anglers are . / Ga. State line, known for its shallow, weedy water bass as well), this lowland lake can produce five bass limits of over 20 pounds! Overall, spinnerbaits cover more water, and with a 45,000-plus-acre footprint, anglers often do well selecting a bait that can reach more spots. Not-So-Weedless Topwater Lures Some topwater lures feature 2-3 dangling treble hooks. With many big bass that were caught on topwater lures such as poppers, buzz baits, zara spooks, fake frogs and other shallow water lures. Featuring prime locations such as Halawakee Creek and Mill Creek, the jagged lake footprint is riddled with undercut banks, points, and curves. One tournament, featuring the worlds best bass anglers in the Bassmasters Elite Series, presented by Bassmaster (for 4 days) and another, featuring FLW Outdoors ( for 3 days). Thats quite a testament to a heavily fished, 12,000-acre reservoir that was impounded 100 years ago. These prey find the security of Lay lakes thick aquatic weeds, a place that is literally, a matter of enjoying life or sudden death. But largemouth bass and the meals they feed onlove em! The total was nearly 4 pounds more than their nearest competitors in the tournament, which attracted more than 200 teams from 12 states. The most productive stretches of this grass have deep water nearby. Lay Lake was the third stop for the Alabama Bass Trail South Division, and once again, Mother Nature wasn't providing favorable fishing conditions. All just having fun this summer or fishing for fish species such as white bass, bream, catfish, crappie and striped bass. As a result, anglers will start to see an uptick in black bass activity in locations such as Cove Branch and Clay Creek. Jones Creek is another secluded cove just off the main lake that has shelter from the current by a series of small islands and boasts miles of grass beds and several significant drop-offs. It stands knee high above the surface and has a thick, tough stem and a purplish flower. Trouble is, most bass have a hard time remembering anything for a long period of time. Each team is accompanied by an adult boat captain. FLW Outdoors Lake Eufaula It took an average weight of almost 20 pounds a day to make the top tenand it was won with a three day total of 64 pounds and 15 ounces by Josh Stracner from Vandiver, Al. Lay Lake is an excellent year-round fishery. Like Sougahatchee Creek and Coon Creek below it, anglers will follow the main creek into a series of offshoots rich with structure and full of black bass. had shown Bassmasters and FLW Outdoors visit this weedy lake in a post spawn / early summer condition with over 50 miles of mid-to-lower Lake places to fish! Or these spots can be found bedding along the shallows, around man made rip-rap rocks, or they will bed around natural, rock-lined banks. Only one good three to four pounder that separated his winnings from a first place finish, tremendously. Including jigging spoons and inline spinners! Just off the main river channel, this forked set of cuts offers plenty of marshy shoreline and dead ends into Cool Branch, which has recently yielded quite a few 3-pound-plus bass. This reservoir is home to spotted, largemouth, and striped bass and is one of the best bass lakes in all of Alabama. When upstream reservoir Logan Martin Lake was impounded in 1964, they also added two turbines to Lay Lake dam downstream. They can be found dwelling in the deeper depths in the lakes mid-to-lower lake section, often located in water depths of 15 feet down to depths of 50 feet deep on Lay Lake! 205 669-1515. These artificial structures are home to more than a few trophy bass, and anglers who jig or work a crankbait from the shadows beneath them are sure to hook into at least a 3-pound lunker in the early morning or late evening. Blue Creek is your last stop before the next dam, and the striped bass catches around here are fantastic. The upper region of the lake is the most fertile, especially around the Coley Creek and Elkahatchee Creek areas, while the Kowaliga Creek arm is the most infertile. Power-generating dams break each section of the river into individual impoundments, each with its distinct fishing flavor. Bass Species: Spotted, largemouth, striped, hybrid. Nearly 300 miles of shoreline, scattered with brush, steep banks and boat docks, are ideal hangouts for bass. All explained, in depth for targeting Lay lakes deep water bass this summer season! The best fishing for largemouth bass occurs in creeks and shallow water sloughs. Mid-February is a great time to latch onto Lay Lakes prespawn fatties with an Alabama Rig. Lodging: YES So keep that figure in mind this summer season, you may not get many bites and every fish counts, meaning you have to boat them as well! Lay Lake Shelby - Alabama 127 catches 1K+ followers 101 spots Lay Lake is best known for its spotted bass and largemouth bass fishing. Sales going on right now at Marks Outdoors Sports in Vestavia, Al. Most of both the largemouth bass and spotted bass species will avoid bedding in lake bottoms that have a muddy composition. Jigging is a viable option on the river channel, but anglers find that the best results are usually off the beaten path and, surprisingly, at night. A favorite destination of boating enthusiasts and fishermen alike, Lay Lake is a popular lake for bass tournaments. Jordan Lake actually features two major bodies of water. On the final and fourth day, on a Saturday (with one local bass tournament with over 50 boats), including many spectators and other weekend anglers, it was a morning bonanza for many of the top 5 Bassmaster anglers, boating many 5 pound plus big bass in the first hour. Lay Lake features both spotted bass and largemouth bass, and Davis says either species can win tournaments during the early summer months. Lay Lakes Oldest, Professional, Licensed and Insured, Bass Fishing Only Guide Service. (It was Buddys first time to fish Lake Eufaula! Lay Lake. Lay lakes largemouth bass see a lot of lures. Then another tournament was held there by FLW Outdoors. Lake Eufaula! Dirty Jigs. If you are searching for the best location to run a shallow diving crank bait or top water, the tail end of North Sauty Creek is your best bet. 205-458-8000 You might also find out why this lake also is highly rated for catfish fishing. Trolling here is your best bet by boat, but anglers can shore fish for magnificent stripers with bottom rigs baited with live shad. . While the main lake can yield some decent results when angling for bass, its the offshoot creeks and coves that shine through at Wheeler Lake. Unknown to many anglers (those that never venture far up the lake, to the lakes headwaters), these spotted basscan be found schooling and often found in abundance while fishing the discharge waters below upstream Logan Martin lake dam during the Fall season. Including another invasive weed species Hydrilla. Check out www.bargainssouth.com and check back often! Both are a short boat ride downstream from Chewalla Creek Marina. All taking place in early summer on Alabamas Lake Eufaula, known as Walter F. George Reservoir. The brush piles and fallen trees along the more secluded creeks are also great targets. Always have plenty of colors, jig trailers and various weights for these kind of lures. Bassmaster Elite series had just fished this lake for four days. Going after (or losing) a bunch of hung up lures all day can easily be avoided. The diversion tells a slightly different tail. Several stretches of shoreline are accessible for fishing from the bank, including areas nearby some of the boat launch ramps around the lake. Yes, Read on, theres much more! LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you love spots!! Reed Creek is an excellent location to angle if the river is unusually choppy, and anglers will find plenty of inlets and docks to cast crankbaits or spinner baits under in search of hungry lunkers. But we also recognize thats a lot of information. Ordered online, shipped to you, or picked up by you in Birmingham, Al. Even though this is a heavily trafficked area, anglers can find some secluded coves ripe for the picking, especially during the wee hours of the morning or late evening. South of these locations, anglers will start to see an uptick in striped bass. Two jigging tactics dupe largemouth for McCaig when he fishes Lay Lakes water willows. A good place to start your fishing on Jordan Lake is around Weoka Creek, a popular series of coves, docks, and islands for largemouth bass several miles up the lake from Jordan Dam. Bass Species: Striped, spotted, largemouth. You can use a piece of PVC or just long needle nose pliers. But, thats not all. Peach Queen Campground - 205 688-2573if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'aa_fishing_com-leader-2','ezslot_14',134,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-aa_fishing_com-leader-2-0'); Lay Lake Waxahatchee Marina On Lay Lake We look forward to having new families discover Shelby and all we have to offer.. Lay Lake Impounded in 1914. Located mid lake, west side, off County Road 406, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking. Convenience Store: NEARBY The breakdown also includes detailed descriptions of each area, recommend conditions for when you should fish each area and bait recommendations for each spot Including the old river channel that came up 15 feet. Topwater frogs are a great way to find whats lurking in the back of cuts you cant access in your boat, but spinnerbaits let you cover more water. Airport Marine Tournament Trails and annual events should be on your list. All just having fun this summer or fishing for fish species such as white bass, bream, catfish, crappie and striped bass. These types of Lay lake lures can be fished in open water situations like along spawning flats, around rocks, boulders and bluff-type banks, around laying trees, stumps and logs, right in the middle of standing timber and fished parallel along rip-rap, rock lined banks. This Chattahoochee River impoundment on the Georgia-Alabama state line tends to be underfished despite its large population of spotted and largemouth bass. Way back then (over 100 years ago) Lay Lake was the first lake of six, man made Coosa River System impoundments built by the Army Corps of Engineers, located in mid Alabama, on the Coosa River System. Bank Fishing Basics: What should go into a bank fishing tacklebox, Bank Fishing Basics: Two great bank fishing combos. Visitors can get away from it all at the nearby Talladega or Tuskegee National Forests, with their camping and other recreational opportunities, or head for the city comforts of nearby Birmingham or Montgomery. A deep-diving crankbait is your best bet, but check the water clarity before deciding on a color. 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Below Gilchrist Island, the current slows as it backs into the main reservoir. Guiding on Lay Lake and all other Alabama Lakes For Over 40 Years!. Towards the bottom portion of the lake, anglers will hit the last bastion of excellent largemouth bass fishing at Hardridge Creek. It is an excellent bass fishery for anglers to target year round! Including those tackle-testing, Coosa River System breed of spotted bass found lake wide. Featuring a variety of channels, small islands, and cuts that make it a bass paradise, anglers have a variety of fishing locations to target at Wheeler Lake. The Bassmasters showed plenty of big, hungry recuperating largemouth bass, with most bass still hanging around aquatic weeds, rocks and wood cover from the spring spawning season, in deep water brush and some very shallow water conditions. Please call (205) 663-1504 for more information. 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