Fishing in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley Region

The Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley area of Alabama, featuring Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish.

1. Lake Guntersville Inlet (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Lake Guntersville Inlet, Alabama

The inlet streams feeding Lake Guntersville offer good fishing for the region's target species.

2. Wheeler Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Wheeler Lake, Alabama

Wheeler Lake offers excellent fishing in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley with good public access and scenic surroundings.

3. Wilson Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Wilson Lake, Alabama

Wilson Lake offers excellent fishing in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley with good public access and scenic surroundings.

4. Pickwick Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Pickwick Lake, Alabama

Pickwick Lake offers excellent fishing in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley with good public access and scenic surroundings.

5. Lewis Smith Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Lewis Smith Lake, Alabama

Lewis Smith Lake offers excellent fishing in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley with good public access and scenic surroundings.

6. Northern Alabama Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Northern Alabama Reservoir, Alabama

Northern Alabama Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

7. North Northern Alabama Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

North Northern Alabama Lake, Alabama

North Northern Alabama Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

8. Upper Northern Alabama Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Upper Northern Alabama Creek, Alabama

Upper Northern Alabama Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

9. Alabama River Access (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Alabama River Access, Alabama

Alabama River Access offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

10. Lake L11 (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Lake L11, Alabama

Lake L11 offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

11. Northern Alabama Wildlife Area Ponds (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Northern Alabama Wildlife Area Ponds, Alabama

Northern Alabama Wildlife Area Ponds offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

12. Hidden Lake (Region 4) (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Hidden Lake (Region 4), Alabama

Hidden Lake (Region 4) offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

13. Beaver Creek Alabama (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Beaver Creek Alabama, Alabama

Beaver Creek Alabama offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

14. Clearwater Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Clearwater Lake, Alabama

Clearwater Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

15. Pine Creek Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Pine Creek Reservoir, Alabama

Pine Creek Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

16. Mill Brook (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Mill Brook, Alabama

Mill Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

17. Trout Pond #19 (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Trout Pond #19, Alabama

Trout Pond #19 offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

18. Heron Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Heron Lake, Alabama

Heron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

19. Eagle Nest Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Eagle Nest Pond, Alabama

Eagle Nest Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

20. Wildcat Brook (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Wildcat Brook, Alabama

Wildcat Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

21. Deer Run Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Deer Run Reservoir, Alabama

Deer Run Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

22. Fisherman's Cove (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Fisherman's Cove, Alabama

Fisherman's Cove offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

23. Bass Haven Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Bass Haven Lake, Alabama

Bass Haven Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

24. Sunset Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Sunset Pond, Alabama

Sunset Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

25. Morning Star Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Morning Star Lake, Alabama

Morning Star Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

26. Twin Lakes (Alabama) (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Twin Lakes (Alabama), Alabama

Twin Lakes (Alabama) offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

27. Long Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Long Pond, Alabama

Long Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

28. Round Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Round Lake, Alabama

Round Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

29. Indian Brook Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Indian Brook Reservoir, Alabama

Indian Brook Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

30. Rocky Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Rocky Creek, Alabama

Rocky Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

31. Birch Tree Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Birch Tree Lake, Alabama

Birch Tree Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

32. Maple Grove Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Maple Grove Pond, Alabama

Maple Grove Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

33. Oak Hill Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Oak Hill Reservoir, Alabama

Oak Hill Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

34. Willow Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Willow Creek, Alabama

Willow Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

35. Aspen Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Aspen Lake, Alabama

Aspen Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

36. Silver Lake (Region 3) (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Silver Lake (Region 3), Alabama

Silver Lake (Region 3) offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

37. Golden Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Golden Pond, Alabama

Golden Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

38. Blue Heron Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Blue Heron Lake, Alabama

Blue Heron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

39. Fox Den Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish)

Fox Den Pond, Alabama

Fox Den Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley of Alabama with scenic natural surroundings.

Fishing Tips for the Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley Region

Check local regulations before fishing — each water body may have specific rules on limits, seasons, and bait.
Spring and fall typically offer the best fishing in Alabama for most species.
Consider hiring a local guide for the best experience on unfamiliar waters.
Always carry a valid Alabama fishing license — available online through the state wildlife agency.
Practice catch and release for sensitive species to help maintain healthy fish populations.

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