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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 and catfish. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and water sports such as boating and swimming. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing near the lake's many submerged trees and rocky areas. The best time to visit is from April to September when temperatures average between 70-90°F.
It is an abundant species and is important both commercially and as a sport fish. Black crappies are easily caught, often as fast as the hook can be rebaited. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: Though they show a definite family resemblance, they are distinctive enough that they shouldn’t be confused with any other species. The black crappie and the white crappie are most often confused with each other. Despite their common names, both species are the same color (dark olive or black dorsally with silvery sides) and both have spots on the sides. However, the pattern of the spotting is distinctly different. In the black crappie the spots are more or less irregular and scattered while in the white crappie the spots may be more vague and are clearly arranged into 7-9 vertical bars on the sides. Another distinction; the black crappie has 7-8 dorsal spines while the white crappie has only 6, the same number as in its anal fin. In body shape the black crappie’s is somewhat deeper than the white crappie.
Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
BIG COVE CREEK AT DUG HILL ROAD NR HUNTSVILLE
2024-02-11T03:50:00.000-06:00 |
140cfs | 5.45ft | 651ft |
MCDONALD CREEK AT PATTON ROAD NR HUNTSVILLE AL
2024-03-06T03:50:00.000-06:00 |
497cfs | 1.89ft | 580ft |
ALDRIDGE CREEK AT TONEY DRIVE AT HUNTSVILLE
2023-07-21T03:30:00.000-05:00 |
77cfs | 3.46ft | 658ft |
PINHOOK CREEK AT CLINTON AVE. AT HUNTSVILLE
2024-03-15T02:00:00.000-05:00 |
303cfs | 3.45ft | 595ft |
INDIAN CREEK NEAR MADISON AL
2024-03-27T02:15:00.000-05:00 |
308cfs | 3.1ft | 604ft |
FAGAN CREEK AT ADAMS STREET AT HUNTSVILLE
2024-02-11T02:05:00.000-06:00 |
154cfs | 2.26ft | 625ft |
HUNTSVILLE SP BR AT JOHNSON ROAD
2024-03-14T02:50:00.000-05:00 |
364cfs | 7.14ft | 570ft |
Camping Area | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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Laurel Branch - Rough River Lake | |||
Vastwood Co Park | |||
Lake Malone State Park | |||
Cave Creek - Rough River Lake | |||
Ouabache Trails County Park | |||
Axtel - Rough River Lake |