If you are new to fishing in general or to bass fishing in Alabama specifically, welcome.
Bass fishing is all about being prepared, knowing what you need to be successful, relaxing, and waiting for the adrenaline-fueled rush that comes when you get a tug on your line.
How do you reel in the excitement of this new adventure? Let’s start with the fish.
Black bass species in Alabama include largemouth, smallmouth, spotted, Alabama and shoal. And the species formerly known as “redeye” bass are now known separately as Coosa, Warrior, Cahaba, Tallapoosa and Chattahoochee, depending on where they are found. (Spotted bass/Alabama bass are more complicated, so we will discuss them separately.)
Bass fall into the fishing category of creel. Alabama Fish and Wildlife sets a limit of 10 creel per day. Of those, only 5 can be smallmouth bass (with some exceptions).
In addition to black bass, Alabama is also home to single-species white bass and yellow bass, as well as hybrids. The daily limit for these is 15 of each.
These species are the freshwater fish that can be found in the lakes of the Alabama Bass Trail and will be our focus. Alabama sportsmen know some saltwater bass species are also found in brackish or coastal waters.
Stay tuned for future posts that will help you get into the swing of things so you can experience the thrill of Alabama bass fishing without the newbie frustration.
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