Best fishing near Townley

11 fishing spots · 11 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Townley, Alabama — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 11 of 11 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Lewis Smith Lake
#1 Lewis Smith Lake Good
21.5 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Chance T-storms · 73°F · 5 mph wind
The Lewis Smith Lake fishing area in Alabama is a popular spot for anglers looking to catch a variety of fish species including largemouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, bluegill…
Why 53: live conditions (good)
53Solid
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Yellow Creek
#2 Yellow Creek Good
22.9 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Chance T-storms · 72°F · 5 mph wind
Yellow Creek fishing area is located in the northwest corner of Alabama and offers excellent fishing opportunities for a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
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Sipsey Fork above Smith Lake
#3 Sipsey Fork above Smith Lake
29.2 mi away
The Sipsey Fork above Smith Lake in Alabama is a popular fishing area known for its bountiful trout population. Other fish species such as bass, bluegill, and crappie can also be…
Why 50: resort size & terrain
50Solid
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Lake Tuscaloosa
#4 Lake Tuscaloosa Good
34.7 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Slight Chance T-storms · 74°F · 5 mph wind
Lake Tuscaloosa is a popular fishing destination in Alabama, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species including largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish, and striped…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
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West Jefferson Reservoir
#5 West Jefferson Reservoir Good
24.7 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Chance Showers · 74°F · 5 mph wind
West Jefferson Reservoir is a 300-acre lake located in west-central Alabama. The lake is home to various fish species such as largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish…
Why 47: live conditions (good)
47Rated
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North River
#6 North River Good
38.2 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Partly Cloudy · 74°F · 5 mph wind
North River is a popular fishing area in Alabama, USA that offers anglers a chance to catch a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish…
Why 47: live conditions (good)
47Rated
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Brushy Creek
#7 Brushy Creek Good
22.0 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Chance T-storms · 72°F · 5 mph wind
Brushy Creek is a popular fishing spot in Alabama, known for its abundance of bass, catfish, and bream. Nearby activities include camping, hiking, and picnicking, making it a…
Why 41: live conditions (good)
41Rated
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Holt Lake
#8 Holt Lake Good
37.4 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Partly Cloudy · 74°F · 5 mph wind
Holt Lake is a popular fishing spot located in west-central Alabama, USA. The lake offers excellent catches of largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie. Nearby activities include…
Why 43: live conditions (good)
43Rated
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Haleyville City Lake
#9 Haleyville City Lake
30.9 mi away
Haleyville City Lake in Alabama is a great spot for fishing enthusiasts. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish species, including bass, bluegill, and catfish. The area also…
Why 38: resort size & terrain
38Rated
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Little Bear Creek
#10 Little Bear Creek
35.8 mi away
The Little Bear Creek fishing area in Alabama is a popular spot for anglers looking to catch largemouth bass, catfish, and bream. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and…
Why 38: resort size & terrain
38Rated
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Fivemile Creek, Jefferson County
#11 Fivemile Creek, Jefferson County
33.7 mi away
Five Mile Creek in Jefferson County is a great spot for fishing enthusiasts. The creek is home to a variety of fish species, including bass, catfish, and bream. Anglers can also…
Why 25: resort size & terrain
25Rated

Fishing near Townley

The Townley area has 11 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best fishing near Townley

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