I know its no gunthersville, but is the bass fishing in the lake. The most interesting aspect of that is how its blending into the traditional grass areas of milfoil, hydrilla, and coontail. Lake martin alabama southeast bass fishing bass fishing. Lake martin fishing guides got you hooked guide service is located at bay pines marina on lake martin. But im staying in a lake house thats on the water and i. The program summarizes information on bass fishing and is used by wff. All about fishing at lake martin for largemouth bass, spotted bass, shoal bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, white bass. It shall be unlawful to intentionally cull from the creel any saltwater striped bass from june 15th to october 15th. So angler participation increases when striped bass respond to artificial lures. Located on the outskirts of alexander city in central alabama, lake martin is a 39,180acre impoundment on the tallapoosa river with an astounding 700 miles of shoreline. Anglers that frequent this 39,000 acre reservoir, impounded in 1926, find the tallapoosa river spotted bass an exceptional adversary to. Lake martin offers a place for you to enjoy a day of picnics, camping, kayaking or other boating, and lakeside fun.
Outdoor alabama website or the alex city guide service to book your next trip. Schafer has compiled a fresh historical account that pays tribute to the indomitable spirit and strength of the people who tamed this rugged land and fashioned a landscape unlike any. Culling is defined as removing and releasing a saltwater striped bass from the creel. Light line and finesse fishing are the ticket to getting many bites during the day. The upper region of the lake is the most fertile, especially around the coley creek and elkahatchee creek areas, while the kowaliga creek arm is the most infertile. We have many customers make 34 trips each year to dream lake. Lake martin is arguably the most popular recreational reservoir in alabama attracting literally hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. Sep 28, 2010 the lake s infertile water doesnt sustain high numbers of shad, which makes it difficult to catch enough bait for a days fishing. Logan martin lake alabama bass trail tournament series. Periodic rains with warm water runoff inundated the central alabama impoundment to create ideal conditions for a prespawn largemouth bite. We fish out of the latest, most sophisticated centerconsole and bass boats rigged with the best equipment on the market. Trophysized striped bass lurk in the waters of lake martin. Ive heard that it can be fishermans heaven and even if when i go it isnt, a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work. Lonnie cochran is a professional guide specializing in bass fishing on lake guntersville, chickamauga lake, smith lake, and logan martin lake.
Pdf dispersal of tournamentdisplaced largemouth bass and. By december, when fishing lake martin, it will be just right for catching a boatload of spotted bass. Bass, crappie, striped bass, catfish and what every swims. Logan martin reservoir is located in eastcentral alabama on the coosa river, approximately 30 miles east of birmingham the lake borders st. Striped bass morone saxatilis are found throughout alabamas rivers and lakes. I would suggest you call some of the bait stores around the lake to find out what their hitting on. How to catch striped bass in alabama alabama power shorelines. Many anglers find it difficult to fish in lake martin due to the clarity of the water and the abundance of steep, rocky bluffs. Whether its crappie guides, bass guides, or striped bass guides we have it. Jan 09, 2018 hey all, so this summer, probably late june, may be making a trip to lake martin. Fishing lake martin in al map, fish species, lake info. Service specializes in live bait fishing for trophy size stripers on lake martin in central alabama. When you come bass fish with us you can expect to learn different techniques ranging from shallow to deep water presentations. Junior anglers under age of 16 and high school students may compete in state and national tournaments.
Lee bullock is our head guide and brandon jackson is our seasonal fly fishing guide. Awesome week on the water, the cold and rain has turned the fish on. Lake martin is an infertile, clear water reservoir with a limited abundance of sportfish and baitfish, when compared to more fertile impoundments like those on the coosa river. Our guides will work hard to put trophy fish in the boat. Home striper fishing headquarters, lake martin s elite fishing guide service. The city of dadeville is hoping to make a difference and keep upcoming events. Southernstripers lake martin, al striped bass guide. Fishing guides mike walker and brian farley offer a wide rage of choices when it comes to your fishing trip. David hare with alex city guide service is always fun. Alabamas crown jewel weaves its tales in such a way that readers cannot help but be enamored of the pristine lake martin and its surrounding towns. Freshwater fishing creel and size limits outdoor alabama. Lake martin striped bass club is a elite members club for those fisherman that want to learn what the guides are doing and what areas there fishing. Lake martin has one of the best striped bass populations in the state of alabama and david. Striped bass morone saxatilis are found throughout alabama s rivers and lakes.
Lake martin report fishing reports bass fishing forums. Alabamas logan martin lake bass challenge fishing docks for big bass duration. Fishing for striped bass in march on lake martin lake. Mike walker of fishing 247 guide service is the owner and operator. Fishing at dream lake lodge in alabama dream lake lodge. Alex city guide service specializes in live bait fishing for trophy size stripers on lake martin in central alabama.
Lake martin fishing guides home lake martin fishing guides. Popular species sought by anglers include largemouth bass, spotted bass, striped bass, white bass, black crappie, channel catfish, channel catfish. Master angler, trophy angler, lake record and state record. The lakes infertile water doesnt sustain high numbers of shad, which makes it difficult to catch enough bait for a days fishing. As november comes and goes, we will follow into december with some good late fall fishing and probably wont stall. Got you hooked striped bass guide service lake martin, al. The individual record is a 70pounder caught in 20 on the black warrior river near gorgas steam plant.
Lake martin is an excellent lake for fall bass fishing. There are some big largemouth bass caught at this time fishing upriver on lake martin, many bass taken in these lake headwaters are some of the years biggest bass. I grew up on the emerald waters of lake martin, 25 yrs fishing. Bass spotted 1 catfish 1 crappie 1 see how fishingbooker rates how fishingbooker rates. Data reports have shown that weiss lake is one of the best bass fishing locations in alabama. Fishing lake martin in the winter great days outdoors. Watch the weather forecast and pick a day in december when the prediction says that by midday the temperature will be in the midfifties.
Bass fishing quality at lake martin is assessed from bass club tournament. Get best fishing times with lunar fishing calendars. By keying in on lay down trees, brush, stumps and other wood cover, an angler can join this growing list of fortunate trophy bass anglers. Lake martin fishing guides below you can find got you hooked guide service services and rates for our guided fishing trips on lake martin, alabama. We have bass fishing guides, crappie fishing guides, and of course striped bass guides. We are a full service fishing guide company and provide everything youll need for your day on the water. Lewis smith lake is known for having the most fish, but lake martin is where trophy fish are typically caught. Im thinking lake martin because its about half way between where i livenew orleans and where my cousinsc, right about 5 hour drive for both of us. Lake martin it is illegal to possess more than two saltwater striped bass that exceed 22 inches in total length in the daily creel limit. Wind creek state park 4325 alabama highway 128 alexander city al 35010. Home striper fishing headquarters, lake martins elite fishing guide service. Lake martin striped bass club is an elite members club for those fisherman that want to learn what the guides are doing and what areas they are fishing. Its also one of alabamas fastest growing communities and a charming place to call home.
Largemouth bass stole the show on a fishery known for superb spotted bass fishing at lake martin. Periodic rains with warm water runoff inundated the central. For yearround fishing, parramore catches gizzard shad from the coosa river, usually in a tailrace below one of the reservoirs. Jul 14, 2015 weiss lake is located in cherokee county, alabama and covers 30,200 acres. Lake martin photos alabama bass trail tournament series. Lake martin spring fishing tips fishing alabama reeds. Mark collins guide service on weiss lake, neely henry lake and logan martin lake, alabama.
Welcome to the online home of lonnie cochrans guntersville guide service. Georgia rookie adams leads day one of tackle warehouse pro circuit at lake martin. Try fishing lake martin in the dead of winter and watch things suddenly come to life. Southernstripers lake martin, al striped bass guide service. We provide fishing reports that are in depth with the tactics where using and navionics maps with gps locat. Choose your favorite lake to get the gps coordinates of top fish habitats. Popular species sought by anglers include largemouth bass, spotted bass, striped bass, white bass, black crappie, channel catfish, channel catfish, flathead catfish, bluegill and redear sunfish. Got you hooked striped bass guide service lake martin, alabama.
Lake martin summer fishing tips fishing alabama reeds. A full time professional fishing guide service for slab crappie, stripers and bass on world famous weiss lake alabama the crappie capital of the world. Lewis smith lake is known for having the most fish, but lake martin is. Lake martin 42d force support squadron maxwell air. Coosa river guide service home coosa river guide service. Weiss is known as the crappie capitol of the world. The alabama bass trail is premier bass fishing lakes throughout alabama. Coosa river guide service offers guided fishing trips for striped bass, bass, crappie, and catfish on lay lake, alabama. Lake martin fall bass fishing lake martin is an excellent lake for fall bass fishing. Lake martin alabama bass fishing forums the bassholes. Guntersville guide service lonnie cochran phone 2562445106. However it also possesses one of the worlds best trophy spotted bass and largemouth bass populations. Lake martin voice realty is an experienced and effective brokerage specializing in waterfront property on lake martin, alabama.
An alabama license is required and may be purchased by phone at 888. Mar 04, 2014 hey guys, im taking a fishing trip over in lake martin next week and it a the first time ive been to this lake. The eel grass on lake guntersville has shifted considerably. Bass feed by sight and fooling them often involves downsizing lures and fishing a little deeper than normal on lake martin. Mar 29, 2016 striped bass morone saxatilis are found throughout alabamas rivers and lakes. Mar, 2015 alabama s logan martin lake bass challenge fishing docks for big bass duration. Map of lake martin, alabama, showing the study area near. Since i made a long post on the catch of the day forum, just a brief post here should do. Come fish dream lake and experience not only the great fishing, but also our hospitality, lodging and meals to fully complete your trophy bass fishing in alabama quest.
We target trophy striped bass and proved everything youll need for your day on the water. Hey guys, im taking a fishing trip over in lake martin next week and it a the first time ive been to this lake. Organized cleanups have been eliminating trash from lake martins roadside for quite some time and now dadeville is joining the efforts. How to catch striped bass in alabama alabama power. This lake is known as the crappie capital of the world and has a large amount of both largemouth and striped bass. In addition to fishing, logan martin lake offers boating, skiing and swimming. Lake martin fishing reports post you fishing reports, pictures, and videos from lake martin. Pdf anglers fishing in tournaments for black basses micropterus spp.
Located on the outskirts of alexander city in central alabama, lake martin is a. Mainly from deeper areas like 1012 to shallower 25 feet. What better testimony to confirm the reputation of being one of the premier bass fishing in alabama destinations. I toured the lake with auburn university fishing team member and guide peyton mccord in february as he prepared for a tournament the. Fishing for striped bass in march on lake martin lake martin voice lake martin real estate waterfront homes, lots, property for sale. Lake martin fall fishing report fishing alabama reeds. There are grills, rv sites with water and electric hookups, rentable cabins and boats, and a fishing pier. Whether you enjoy fishing from a boat, a pier, or a bank, on open water or secluded inlets, youre sure to find a great fishing spot in alabama. Lake martin gets very clear especially downriver below wind creek to a point of 510 foot visibility. Striper guide michael walker is the owner of got you hooked. Set yourself up to stay at one of the best recreational places in alabama. Hey all, so this summer, probably late june, may be making a trip to lake martin. Lake martin, alabama striped bass guides this page will put you in touch with the striped bass guides on lake martin, alabama.
Its also one of alabama s fastest growing communities and a charming place to call home. Southernstripers lake martin, al striped bass guide service, alexander city, alabama. Lake guntersville, wheeler lake, pickwick lake, weiss lake, lewis smith lake, neely henry lake, lay lake, lake martin, logan martin lake, lake jordan, alabama river, lake eufaula and the mobiletensaw river delta. We provide fishing reports that are detailed with the tactics used and navionics maps with gps locations on where we are catching them. Anglers that frequent this 39,000 acre reservoir, impounded in 1926, find the tallapoosa river spotted bass an exceptional adversary to target as waters begin to cool.
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