I’m new to Fishing Lakes created by Dam on an flowing River creating a lake. Lots of different habitat. I'm in search of advice.
I am experienced in Lake Fishing in Florida. I currently reside in South Central Alabama.
Im on Lake Gantt and believe it or not ,experienced local fishermen do catch decent size Bass here. I just haven’t learned the method yet.
The water levels fluctuate with the rainfall and the operation of the Dam. This time of year the level can change a foot overnight.
Habitats available are the old river bed ,with up to 25+ feet of water in some places in the lake itself,shoreline with or without grass next to deep drop offs or a constant 2-3 deep. Outside the River bed and shallows the lake averages8-10ft of depth. There is the Conecuh River which feeds the lake,which is a narrow tree lined winding swamp River with all the normal River environments.
At this time,shad on top of the water in the lake daily,lots of docks,deep and shallow.
Lots of weekend recreational boater in the warmer parts of the year. Several creeks and sloughs. Current in some locations during rain fall. The water will go from almost clear tanine stained brown to almost alabama clay orange though seldom is the orange.
Lots of small debris and food out of the narrow point of the river during heavy rains and Dam operation.
In my Florida Experience,when ever the water moves with flow the Bass are there. But if the water is not moving,during the fall, I’m lost,I know that Bait selection is the key. I need some guidance here please.
Anybody have helpful hints for the old Trooper?
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