Pickwick Lake
By Reed Montgomery
Reeds Guide Service (205) 787-5133
Website: www.FISHINGALABAMA.com
Fall
Fishing Lake Pickwick
Not quite as intimidating as Wheeler Lake or massive Guntersville Lake, but with
47,500 acres of surface water, Pickwick Lake still has an abundance of fishing
situations for the avid angler to explore this Fall. The Lakes headwaters, just
below Wilson Lake dam, are recognized as some of the best smallmouth bass waters
in the south.
Just like during spring these smallmouth's (and largemouth's)
move shallow as the cooler days of Fall arrive. As September
slowly comes to an end, the days get shorter and the nights
get cooler. The water temperature drops and bass are triggered
to begin their trek shallow, as they follow the baitfish
and scrounge the lakes bottom for crayfish.
Moving shallow this fall, a lot of fish schools will herd
the baitfish together and bust them on top, schooling on
into December. This is an excellent time for topwater fishing
for smallmouth, largemouth and an occasional spotted bass.
The lakes headwaters are also noted for its Fall schooling
action, especially during October and November. Getting in
on these surface explosions are some huge striped bass, hybred
striped bass and the much smaller, but very aggressive white
bass. At times there are literally all species of these fish
congregated below Wilson Lake dam.
Although many anglers come from afar just to sample the
fantastic Fall fishing at Pickwick Lake's headwaters, many
anglers venture downstream and find the creeks, pockets and
main-lake waters just as productive. Pickwick Lake's lower
end has feeder creeks such as Second Creek, Mill Creek, Cane
Creek, Indian Creek, Yellow Creek, Bear Creek and some smaller
areas near the main Lake, such as Short Creek and Whetstone
Branch.
Remember, a guided trip with Reeds Guide Service to any lake
in Alabama makes a great surprise Birthday gift, Fathers
Day gift or Christmas gift (certificates available), for
those loved ones that love to fish. Call today (205) 787-5133,
or e-mail me at alabassgyd@aol.com for
reservations this fall, winter or next year's spring and
summer seasons.
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Good Fishin'
Reed
Montgomery / Outdoor Writer
" Alabama Radio Show Host and Television Host For Over 10 Years "
Owner / Reeds Guide Service (205) 787-5133
Birmingham, Alabama
Email: alabassgyd@aol.com
Website: www.fishingalabama.com
" Over 40 Years Fishing, Guiding and Exploring Every Lake in Alabama for
Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass and Some Huge, Striped Bass
."
