SHELBY LAKES

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • ALABAMA

Shelby Lakes


April 19, 2024

Shelby Lakes Fishing Area in Alabama is a popular spot for anglers looking to catch largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish. The area also offers other fun activities like hiking trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing around structure. The best time to visit is during the spring and fall when the temperatures are mild, averaging around 70°F. However, the summer can also be a great time to fish, just be sure to bring plenty of sunscreen and water.



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

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Brushy Creek

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Cypress Creek

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass • Spotted Bass

O'Neal Harbor

Apache Trout • Flounder • Sheepshead

Brotherick Branch

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Little Bear Creek

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Yellow Creek

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

Indiancamp Creek

Apache Trout • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Haleyville City Lake

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Pickwick Lake

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Sauger

Sipsey Fork above Smith Lake

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

SPANISH FORT
Mobile - Tensaw Watershed, Alabama
BECKS LAKE ROAD ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Escambia Watershed, Florida
ROLAND COOPER BOAT RAMP
Middle Alabama Watershed, Alabama
GEES BEND PARK WILCOX COUNTY
Middle Alabama Watershed, Alabama
ROCK QUARRY DRIVE TUSCALOOSA
Upper Black Warrior Watershed, Alabama
WILCOX COUNTY
Middle Alabama Watershed, Alabama
DEERLICK ROAD TUSCALOOSA COUNTY
Upper Black Warrior Watershed, Alabama
MAHOGANY MILL ROAD 1358, ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Pensacola Bay Watershed, Florida
PIER AVENUE 3, FAIRHOPE
Mobile Bay Watershed, Alabama
COUNTY ROAD 109 13399, TUSCALOOSA COUNTY
Upper Black Warrior Watershed, Alabama

Rafting & Kayaking

SOUTHERN NF BOUNDARY TO NORTHERN NF BOUNDARY
Cahaba Watershed, Alabama
THE JACKSON COUNTY ROUTE 614 BRIDGE TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY 2 RIVER MILES FROM THE SOUTHERN TERMINUS OF THE STUDY AREA
Escatawpa Watershed, Mississippi
BETHEL BRIDGE ON COUNTY ROAD 6174 TO CONFLUENCE WITH DUCK RIVER
Buffalo Watershed, Tennessee
BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 2 RIVER MILES DOWNSTREAM FROM THE YELLOWHOUSE BRANCH CONFLUENCE WITH THE ESCATAWPA RIVER NEAR THE TOWN OF DEER PARK, ALABAMA TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY 1 RIVER MILE UPSTREAM FROM THE U.S. HIGHWAY 98 BRIDGE
Escatawpa Watershed, Illinois
THE CONFLUENCE WITH SCARSBOROUGH CREEK TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE ESCATAWPA RIVER
Escatawpa Watershed, Alabama
THE HENRYVILLE BRIDGE CROSSING ON COUNTY ROAD 6230 TO BETHEL BRIDGE ON COUNTY ROAD 6174
Buffalo Watershed, Tennessee
BRIDGE AT EDDYVILLE BLACKTOP TO CONFLUENCE WITH OHIO RIVER AT GOLCONDA,IL
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Illinois
BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 1 RIVER MILE UPSTREAM FROM THE U.S. HIGHWAY 98 BRIDGE TO THE JACKSON COUNTY ROUTE 614 BRIDGE
Escatawpa 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

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Dunbar Cave State Park

Kenlake State Resort Park

Port Royal State Park

Heritage Park Sports Complex

Beechy Creek Wildlife Management Area

Barbara Johnson Park

UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve Land Between the Lakes

Lake Barkley State Resort Park

Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

Billy Dunlop Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
FORT PICKENS VISITOR CENTER
The Fort Pickens Visitor Center is a must-visit point of interest in Florida's Gulf Islands National Seashore. Located on Santa Rosa Island, the center offers visitors a chance to explore ...
FORT BARRANCAS VISITOR CENTER
The Fort Barrancas Visitor Center is a must-visit point of interest in Florida for history enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Located within the Gulf Islands National Seashore, the visitor center ...

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