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Fishing Lake Mitchell

Lake Mitchell is located ten miles due east of the city of Clanton in central Alabama. The lake is a 5,850-acre impoundment on the Coosa River with 147 miles of shoreline. The Lay Dam tailwater area at the upper end of the lake is a popular recreational area to many anglers with ample bank fishing access.



Impounded by Alabama Power in 1922, an abundance of material left behind serves as fish habitat. This Alabama lake is very fertile and supports high densities of sport fish and forage species. The lake was constructed to provide flood control, and supply hydroelectricity to central Alabama; however, the lake has become very popular for various types of recreation including boating, swimming and fishing.

Public boat ramps, private boat ramps, and several private marinas provide access to Mitchell Lake. Two popular boating access areas include Higgins Ferry on the west side of the lake and Barrett’s Fish Camp (launch fee) to the east, although several private marinas located on the lake also include boat ramps. Topographic maps of Lake Mitchell are available at local marinas and sporting goods stores.

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The most common sport fish found in the lake include the Alabama spotted bass, largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, and black and white crappie. Primary forage species include both threadfin and gizzard shad. Most anglers are very satisfied with the fishing on the lake because it has remained very consistent during the last 20 years and usually ranks among the top ten reservoirs in the state for bass fishing.

The most productive times to fish are during spring and fall; however during the summer months nighttime bass fishing can also be very good. Largemouth bass are more cover oriented and are usually caught by fishing in or near dense water willow stands that grow near the shoreline. Spotted bass are more structure oriented and can be caught from various habitat-types including, points, humps, ledges, rock-piles, and vegetation.

Popular bass lures include willow-leaf spinnerbaits in white or shad color patterns, walking baits in shad colors and hard and soft plastic jerk-baits. Numerous bass tournaments are held at Higgins Ferry, with night tournaments generally held during the week and daytime tournaments taking place on weekends.

Check out Lake Mitchell on your next fishing trip in Alabama. You will be glad that you did.

Thanks for reading.

Good fishing.


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