Coosa rivers lake jordan fall striper report its striper time on lake jordan, alabama. Watch as our cameras catch some wild spotted bass action in this episode. The annual alabama hunting and fishing digest contains information on freshwater fishing creel and size limits and is available online. One of the lakes offering fishing for alabama spotted bass, jordan lake is a 6,800acre impoundment with plenty of fish species to get your attention. Jordan is a 6,800acre reservoir on the coosa river. What better testimony to confirm the reputation of being one of the premier bass fishing in alabama destinations. The alabama student angler bass fishing association promotes the sport of bass fishing among alabama s youth in a supportive and educational environment, in which every student may develop angling skills, a healthy sense of competition, ethics, and appreciation of alabama s natural resources.
Lake jordan spring fishing report fishing alabama reed. Lake jordan has been one of alabamas most reliable bass fisheries since the 1980s. Please check to make sure there is public access and water available for fishing. If you need fishing tackle, or are looking for a fishing guide or fishing charter. Coosa river spotted bass, largemouth bass, and hybrid striped bass make lake jordan an anglers dream and its an underfished lake. Guntersville bass fishin is a world renown lake with big bass, lots of of bass. Bass fishing reports from the bass fishing experts in florida. Bass fishing on lake guntersville alabama one the worlds best fresh water lakes. Anglers of all experience levels will enjoy time on the waters near raleigh, nc.
Fishing jordan lake in al map, fish species, lake info. Lonnie cochran is a professional guide specializing in bass fishing on lake guntersville, chickamauga lake, smith lake, and logan martin lake. Although jordan lake is situated near montgomery, the capitol of alabama, the lake receives little fishing pressure when temperatures soar. Although the upper 10 miles of the lake is merely a river, it does show over 6,900 acres of surface water for anglers to explore. Motor trolling is allowed with up to 3 hooks, baits, or lures, per angler. Compared to 2016, 15 lakes improved in overall fishing success in the 2017 bait report. Alabama has a rich history and diversity of freshwater and saltwater sport fishing opportunities. Welcome to the online home of lonnie cochrans guntersville guide service. Lake jordan is a small lake that gets a huge amount of pressure in the spring. The average size of these coosa river spotted bass is just incredible. Donald johnson fishing lake guntersville fishing guide. Chattahoochee river tributaries it is illegal to possess shoal bass.
We are a full service fishing guide company and provide everything youll need for your day on the water. Alabamas lake jordan serves up some of the best crappie fishing in the deep. Although the upper 10 miles of the lake is merely a river, it does show over 6,900 acres of surface water for anglers to. Alabamas lake jordan serves up some of the best crappie fishing in the deep south. Lake guntersville guides fish lake guntersville guide. Lake jordan spring fishing report fishing alabama reeds. Fishing at dream lake lodge in alabama dream lake lodge. Many anglers have felt the wrath and fighting fury, of the mighty coosa river spotted bass of jordan lake, impounded in 1928. But jordan lake has numerous largemouths, some twice as big as most spotted bass.
For complete fishing laws and regulations, consult the wisconsin state statutes chapter 29 or the administrative code of the department of natural resources. We have many customers make 34 trips each year to dream lake. Lake guntersville is alabamas largest lake covering 69,100 acres and stretches 75 miles. The most interesting aspect of that is how its blending into the traditional grass areas of milfoil, hydrilla, and coontail. Freshwater fishing guide on falls lake, jordan lake. Lake jordan moved up 10 spots into the top five in the.
Springtime bass fishing alabamas lay lake during the spawning months of march, april and. Striped bass morone saxatilis are found throughout alabamas rivers and lakes. Daily fishing reports fishing alabama reeds guide service. The most common sport fish found in lake mitchell include the alabama spotted bass, largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, and black crappie and white crappie. Bait is a voluntary partnership between bass clubs and the alabama division of wildlife and freshwater fisheries wff. Situated on the coosa river 25 miles north of montgomery, this fertile 6,800acre reservoir maintains healthy populations of largemouth and spotted bass. We wound up with 5 in the boat and 2 got away next to the boat. Iaconelli wins bass fishing tournament on lake jordan the. Coosa river guide service home coosa river guide service. Bass fishing on lake jordan, wetumpka alabama youtube. The alabama bass trail is premier bass fishing lakes throughout alabama. I went to lake jordan thursday morning 9309 and fished from 8am till 11am. The alabama student angler bass fishing association promotes the sport of bass fishing among alabamas youth in a supportive and educational environment, in which every student may develop. The most common sport fish found in lake jordan include the alabama spotted bass, largemouth bass, hybrid striped bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, and black and white crappie.
Many anglers have felt the wrath and fighting fury, of the mighty coosa river spotted bass of jordan lake. Guntersville guide service lonnie cochran phone 2562445106. How to catch striped bass in alabama alabama power shorelines. Central alabama bass tournaments has 5,446 members. When you come bass fish with us you can expect to learn different techniques ranging from shallow to deep water presentations. Popular nongame fish include channel catfish, blue catfish, and flathead catfish. Our guides will work hard to put fish in the boat whether your looking for striped bass, bass, catfish, or.
Lake jordan spring fishing tips fishing alabama reeds. Situated on the coosa river 25 miles north of montgomery, this fertile 6,800acre reservoir maintains. Fishing reports provided by lake, by region and by species from arround the state of florida. Make sure to subscribe to my youtube channel, alabama bass guide. The water temp was 78 degrees and the weather was fair with 7mph winds. The most interesting aspect of that is how its blending into the traditional grass. About 70 percent of the bass tournaments at jordan are won with spotted bass, claims scott luster, a local hot stick who has been fishing jordan for nearly four decades. Awesome week on the water, the cold and rain has turned the fish on. Mainly from deeper areas like 1012 to shallower 25 feet.
Professional guide service for the popular guntersville lake. Mar 29, 2016 striped bass morone saxatilis are found throughout alabamas rivers and lakes. Come fish lake guntersville or pickwick with captain ryan salzman. How to catch striped bass in alabama alabama power. We started out with spinner baits and crankbaits with absolutely nothing. Watch zonas awesome fishing show season 1 prime video. See lots more great fishing news and info at our web site at.
Iaconelli wins bass fishing tournament on lake jordan iaconelli wins bass fishing tournament on lake jordan his performance after the first day of the trophy chase wasnt up to his lofty standards, and. Many anglers have felt the wrath and fighting fury, of the mighty coosa river spotted bass of. Coosa river guide service offers guided fishing trips for striped bass, bass, crappie and catfish on lake jordan, alabama. The eel grass on lake guntersville has shifted considerably. Most anglers are very satisfied with the bass fishing on lake jordan. Heres the latest fishing and weather forecast for alabama.
Night fishing on jordan lake can be very exciting when hooking into a 58 lb spotted bass, 58 lb largemouth or hybrid or saltwater striped bass in the 1020 pound range. If you need fishing tackle, or are looking for a fishing guide or fishing charter please visit tackle, guides, charters. Fishing is great year round on lake guntersville, pickwick lake, wilson lake, and wheeler lake. Mar 05, 2012 lake jordan is a small lake that gets a huge amount of pressure in the spring. These bass fishing tips and techniques can be applied during any. A guided bass fishing trip to any lake in alabama, makes a great. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including striped bass, catfish, largemouth bass, redear sunfish, breambluegill and bullhead here. As provided for above, as posted in state and federally owned andor managed public fishing lakes and ponds, and as follows. Jordan lake is the sixth lake, of six man made impoundments, found on alabamas coosa river system. Jordan dam, on the lakes lower end, was completed by the corps of engineers in 1928 and is now. The individual record is a 70pounder caught in 20 on the black warrior river near gorgas steam plant.
We are a full service fishing guide company and provide everything youll need for. Now for something completely different, as mark zona goes out solo to fish spotted bass on alabamas lake jordan. Where to find trophy fish dovetail live dovetail games. Pro tour each of our lakes has its own set of named trophy fish. Fishing is great year round on lake guntersville, pickwick lake, wilson lake, and wheeler. As mentioned for day fishing, the upper dam discharge and immediate area below mitchell dam at the lakes headwaters, holds all species of bass during the summer. Primary forage species include both threadfin shad and gizzard shad. Iaconelli wins bass fishing tournament on lake jordan iaconelli wins bass fishing tournament on lake jordan his performance after the first day of the trophy chase wasnt up to his lofty standards, and after three days of bass fishing on lake jordan, he had yet to develop a goto pattern. Lake guntersville is a premiere location for large mouth bass. Iaconelli wins bass fishing tournament on lake jordan. Come fish dream lake and experience not only the great fishing, but also our hospitality, lodging and meals to fully complete your trophy bass fishing in alabama quest.
Includes articles, videos, news, and forums for beginning to advanced anglers. Lake guntersville, wheeler lake, pickwick lake, weiss lake, lewis smith lake, neely henry lake, lay lake. May 02, 2020 all fishing regulations listed may not reflect the species found in the lake or flowage. Jul 02, 2014 about 70 percent of the bass tournaments at jordan are won with spotted bass, claims scott luster, a local hot stick who has been fishing jordan for nearly four decades. Oct 12, 20 lake jordan has been one of alabamas most reliable bass fisheries since the 1980s. We had our first topwater action this week and it will really jump off over the next. Alabama bass guide guided fishing guntersville, wheeler. Discover north carolinas top three big bass freshwater fishing lakes falls lake, jordan lake, and shearon harris lake with outdoor expeditions usa guided bass fishing trips. Jordan lake state recreation area is a collective of nine access areas scattered around the shoreline of this undeveloped, 14,000acre reservoir. The program summarizes information on bass fishing and is used by wff fisheries biologists, in combination with their reservoir surveys, as the basis for fisheries management decisions. However, like other coosa river impoundments, crappie recruitment is highly variable. Winter fishing on jordan lake lake jordan, alabama.
The alabama bass trail was created to promote alabama as a yearround fishing destination for anglers throughout the united states. The official freshwater fish of alabama is the largemouth bass. Mar 05, 2012 the alabama bass trail is premier bass fishing lakes throughout alabama. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including striped bass. Guide and tournament angler john pollard reports, bass fishing is good. For hard copies of the digest, check with your local fishing license agent, or click the image sept 2019 aug 2020 the following seasons for taking fish in accordance with the below stated times, places. Central alabama bass tournaments public group facebook. Fishing just below mitchell lake dam in jordan lakes headwaters is a good place to start.
Lake guntersville, wheeler lake, pickwick lake, weiss lake, lewis smith lake, neely henry lake, lay lake, lake martin, logan martin lake, lake jordan, alabama river, lake eufaula and the mobiletensaw river delta. The program summarizes information on bass fishing and is used by wff fisheries. Mar 04, 2019 alabama s lake jordan serves up some of the best crappie fishing in the deep south. Contact guntersville bass guides captain jim leary to book your fishing trip in guntersville alabama or scottsboro alabama on the tennessee river. In 1967, the lake was expanded by the bouldin dam, which filled an adjacent basin with water. More than 1,000 campsites among five of the access areas offer a range of outdoor experience from rv hookups to primitive tent camping and group camps. A page for sharing upcoming tournament info, open, club or charity. Freshwater fishing guide on falls lake, jordan lake, shearon. Greggofish approved guides red drum, flounder, speckled trout, striped bass, sharks, cobia and a lot more. Whether an angler chooses to day or night fish jordan lake this summer, expect little company, but lots of bass fishing action. Apr 02, 2018 giant swimbaits the 14yr old swimbait kid shows me something very special. Contact us guntersville bass guides lake guntersville.
Jordan lake was impounded in 1928 by the alabama power company. Lonnie cochran is a professional guide specializing in bass fishing on lake guntersville, chickamauga lake, smith lake. Alabama bass trail tournament series home facebook. Most anglers are very satisfied with the bass fishing on lake jordan because it has remained very consistent during the last 20 years. Freshwater fishing creel and size limits outdoor alabama. Catch and release fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass is open year round unless otherwise noted. Lewis smith lake is known for having the most fish, but lake martin is where trophy fish are typically caught. Lake guntersville is alabama s largest lake covering 69,100 acres and stretches 75 miles. Camper is sitting on a nice level lot in clear creek cove rv resort. As november comes and goes, we will follow into december with some good late fall fishing and probably wont stall. Donald johnson fishing is a professional bass fishing guide service on lake guntersville in guntersville, alabama. Lake, logan martin lake, lay lake, mitchell lake and jordan lake. We very quickly started fishing slower with plastic worms and lizards. Probably the best spotted bass lake on the coosa river system.