WEST JEFFERSON RESERVOIR

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • ALABAMA

West Jefferson Reservoir


April 26, 2024

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. Nearby activities include camping, hiking, and recreational boating. Anglers should focus on the deeper waters near the dam and use live bait to catch bigger fish. The best time to visit is from March to June when the temperature averages around 70°F. Overall, West Jefferson Reservoir offers a great fishing experience for both novice and experienced anglers.



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

Sipsey Fork above Smith Lake

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

TVA public land

Buckeye Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Saddle Lake Recreation Area

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

Fivemile Creek, Jefferson County

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Spring Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Lewis Smith Lake

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

Crowder Slough

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Yellow Creek

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

Area Boat Ramps

WILLIE SHANES ROAD 115, HICKMAN COUNTY
Lower Duck Watershed, Tennessee
HIGHWAY 127 28901-29089, ELKMONT
Lower Elk Watershed, Tennessee
HATCHERY ROAD 13560, ELKMONT
Lower Elk Watershed, Tennessee
SOUTH CANNON BOULEVARD 325, SHELBYVILLE
Upper Duck Watershed, Tennessee
LAUDERDALE COUNTY 47 LAUDERDALE COUNTY
Pickwick Lake Watershed, Tennessee
RIVERSIDE DRIVE 302, COLUMBIA
Lower Duck Watershed, Tennessee
CHAMP ROAD 48-142, KELSO
Upper Elk Watershed, Tennessee
VALES MILL ROAD 1300-1368, PULASKI
Lower Elk Watershed, Tennessee
SOWELL MILL PIKE 3181-3183, COLUMBIA
Upper Duck Watershed, Tennessee
EASTER FERRY ROAD 25793, ELKMONT
Lower Elk Watershed, Tennessee

Rafting & Kayaking

CITY LIMITS OF ENGLISH, IN TO CARNES MILL SITE IN NE1/4NE1/4 OF SEC 13, T3S, R1W
Blue-Sinking Watershed, Indiana
KINGS ROAD BRIDGE (2 MILES WEST OF TOWN OF LUTHER IN T19N, R12W TO SLACKWATER OF THE STATE FISH WEIR IN T21N, R16W
Manistee Watershed, Michigan
SOUTHERN NF BOUNDARY TO NORTHERN NF BOUNDARY
Cahaba Watershed, Alabama
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
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
CARNES MILL SITE TO 7.65 MILES ABOVE CONFLUECE WITH OHIO RIVER AT CONFLUENCE WITH TURKEY CREEK
Blue-Sinking Watershed, Indiana
CONFLUENCE WITH YELLOW RIVER TO COUNTY ROAD IN SEC 7
Yellow Watershed, Alabama
THE HENRYVILLE BRIDGE CROSSING ON COUNTY ROAD 6230 TO BETHEL BRIDGE ON COUNTY ROAD 6174
Buffalo Watershed, Tennessee
BETHEL BRIDGE ON COUNTY ROAD 6174 TO CONFLUENCE WITH DUCK RIVER
Buffalo Watershed, Tennessee

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Chicago Park

Four Lakes Park

Gregg Park

Spring Mill State Park

Kimmell Park

Lincoln Trail State Memorial

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

The Henry R Gwaltney Sports Complex

Lanterman Park

Red Hills State Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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