How to Read Lake Level and Dam Generation Schedules for Better Fishing
How to read Alabama lake levels and dam generation schedules from Alabama Power, the Corps and TVA, and use them to find fish and stay safe below dams.
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Winter Fishing: Sheepshead and Pompano
Winter fishing at Gulf Shores and Orange Beach: where sheepshead gather, how to rig for surf pompano, Gulf State Park Pier fees and the current 2026 limits.
Alabama Freshwater Creel and Size Limits: One-Page Cheat Sheet (2026-27)
Alabama freshwater creel and size limits for 2026-27 on one page: statewide bass, crappie, bream and catfish limits plus every lake-by-lake exception.
Crappie Jigs for Alabama Lakes: How to Pick Weight, Size and Color
How to choose crappie jigs for Alabama lakes: jighead weight, body size and color for clear and stained water, plus rigs, line and Alabama crappie limits.
Lake Lurleen State Park Fishing: Bank Spots and Boat Rules
Lake Lurleen State Park fishing guide: piers and bank access, motor and boat rental rules, entrance fees and what’s in the 250-acre lake near Tuscaloosa.
Species Guides
Smith Lake Spotted Bass in Winter: Deep, Clear-Water Tactics
Smith Lake spotted bass in winter: following herring to points and bluffs, clear-water baits, the winter drawdown and the 13- to 15-inch protected slot.
Species Guides
Pickwick Lake Smallmouth: A Cold-Water Game Plan
Pickwick Lake smallmouth in winter: the Wilson Dam Shoals, main-lake humps, TVA flows, cold-water baits, the 15-inch limit and three-state license rules.
Lake Guides
Lake Eufaula Fishing Guide: Bass, Crappie, and Ramps
Lake Eufaula fishing guide: largemouth bass, crappie and hybrids, Alabama-side boat ramps, the 14-inch bass minimum and the Alabama-Georgia license deal.
Dixie Fishing Report: Week of Nov 2 (West & Central Alabama)
Dixie Fishing Report, week of Nov. 2, 2026: warm start, an inch of rain Wednesday, then a cooldown. Alabama lake levels, generation, river flows and temps. Checked Nov 2.
Black Warrior River Bass: Fishing Below the Locks and Dams
Black Warrior River bass below the locks and dams: Bankhead, Holt, Oliver and Selden tailwaters, reading generation and flows, baits and safety rules.