FINKS LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • ALABAMA

Finks Lake


April 27, 2024

Finks Lake is a popular fishing spot in Alabama, known for its abundance of largemouth bass, bluegill, and crappie. Visitors can also enjoy hiking and camping in the nearby oak and pine forests. Fishing tips include using a variety of lures and bait, such as live worms and minnows, and targeting the lake's sunken logs and weed beds. The best time to visit is in the spring and fall, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to low 80s.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Big Canoe Creek

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Coon Creek

American Eel • Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Desoto State Park Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Redear Sunfish

Guntersville Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Striped Bass

Bowman Branch

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Little Canoe Creek

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass

Driftwood Fishing Area

Sweetwater Lake

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Bluegill • Green Sunfish • Largemouth Bass • Redear Sunfish

Dry Creek

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Sundance Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Redear Sunfish
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

TENNESSEE RIVERWALK CHATTANOOGA
Middle Tennessee-Chickamauga Watershed, Tennessee
CHAMP ROAD 48-142, KELSO
Upper Elk Watershed, Tennessee
GREENWAY FARMS CHATTANOOGA
Middle Tennessee-Chickamauga Watershed, Tennessee
MARKET STREET CHATTANOOGA
Middle Tennessee-Chickamauga Watershed, Tennessee
SOUTH CHICKAMAUGA CREEK GREENWAY CHATTANOOGA
Middle Tennessee-Chickamauga Watershed, Tennessee
WOODLAND POINT FRANKLIN COUNTY
Upper Elk Watershed, Tennessee
HAMILTON COUNTY
Middle Tennessee-Chickamauga Watershed, Tennessee
HALES BAR ROAD 950, GUILD
Middle Tennessee-Chickamauga Watershed, Georgia
CUMMINGS HIGHWAY CHATTANOOGA
Middle Tennessee-Chickamauga Watershed, Tennessee
ANDERTON BRANCH ROAD, LYNCHBURG
Upper Elk Watershed, Tennessee

Rafting & Kayaking

CONFLUENCE WITH YELLOW RIVER TO COUNTY ROAD IN SEC 7
Yellow Watershed, Alabama
BEGINS ONE MILE UPSTREAM FROM AL 273 BRIDGE TO ENDS AT LAKE WEISS
Upper Coosa Watershed, Alabama
STATE ROAD 337 BRIDGE TO STATE ROAD 56 BRIDGE AT PROSPECT, IN
Lower East Fork White Watershed, Indiana
STATE ROAD 56 BRIDGE TO FOREST PURCHASE BOUNDARY AT ROLAND, IN
Lower East Fork White Watershed, Indiana
CITY LIMITS OF ENGLISH, IN TO CARNES MILL SITE IN NE1/4NE1/4 OF SEC 13, T3S, R1W
Blue-Sinking Watershed, Indiana
SEGMENT C--MUD SWAMP/NEW RIVER WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO MUD SWAMP/NEW RIVER WILDERNESS (SOUTHERN) BOUNDARY
New Watershed, Florida
BEGINS ONE MILE UPSTREAM FROM AL 273 BRIDGE TO LAKE WEISS
Upper Coosa Watershed, Alabama
CARNES MILL SITE TO 7.65 MILES ABOVE CONFLUECE WITH OHIO RIVER AT CONFLUENCE WITH TURKEY CREEK
Blue-Sinking Watershed, Indiana
SEGMENT B--SH 65 TO CARR BRIDGE ON FH 13
New Watershed, Florida
JUNCTION OF NORTH/SOUTH FORKS OF LOST RIVER TO STATE ROAD 337 BRIDGE, APPROX 4 MILES SOUTHEAST OF ORLEANS, IN
Lower East Fork White Watershed, Indiana

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Marrowbone State Forest and Wildlife Management Area

Macon County Park

Dennis-Gray Wildlife Management Area

R F Tarter Wildlife Management Area

Mud Camp Creek Wildlife Management Area

Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park

Phil Moore Park

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park

Old Mulkey Meeting House State Historic Site

Barren River Lake State Resort Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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