Lewis Smith Dam Tailrace Fishing Report

Trout Fishing In Alabama

Lewis Smith Dam northwest of B'ham, Al. , you'll find the tailrace water is cold enough to support Trout . Every other month the State and ALA. Power stock @3500 Rainbow Trout in the Sipsey- Warrior Tailrace . The local chapter of TU and the local flyfishermenare petitioning for the stocking of Browns . Some improvements in the access to the water have already been made with what looks like more trails and clearing being done . I have met people from other states and countries there and it is refreshing to see the interest there . Midges, wooly boogers, small streamers , and the ultra-light work well there . I have caught a 20inch 'Bow and a 16 1/2 also . 14 inch fish are rather common too . The limit is 5 keepers over 12 inches but I throw back more than I keep . Hope to see you there .

  • Added By: roaminangler on 05/17/11 01:44 PM
  • Location: Lewis Smith Dam Tailrace
  • Report Date: 0/24/0
  • # of Hotspots: 1
  • # of Photos: 0
  • # of Fish Caught: 5
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Lewis Smith Tailrace Catch

  • # of Fish Caught: 5
  • Water Type: freshwater
  • Type of Fish: Rainbow Trout
  • Fish Length (Avg): 14 inches
  • Fish Length (Max): 24 inches
  • Bait Details: #'s 12-18 : midges , wooly boogers, Zug Bugs , stone fly nymphs , even an occasional dry fly .
  • Location Details: Highway 69 between I-65 and U.S.78 in central Alabamabetween Cullman and Jasper at the bridge whwere you find the Riverside Flyshop . Stop in and say hello to the Jacksons.

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