Guide To Fishing At Lay Lake

A favorite destination of boating enthusiasts and fishermen alike, Lay Lake is a popular lake for bass tournaments. Spotted and largemouth bass are favorite targets here on this 12,000-acre lake, located 30 miles south of Birmingham.
Nearly 300 miles of shoreline, scattered with brush, steep banks and boat docks, are ideal hangouts for bass. The lake also has healthy populations of crappie, sunfish striped bass and hybrid stripers. Several stretches of shoreline are accessible for fishing from the bank, including areas nearby some of the boat launch ramps around the lake. Marinas, fish camps, bait stores, boat rentals, camping and other amenities enhance a stay at Lay Lake. Whether you like to fish from a canoe or kayak, a power boat, or the family pontoon, there are multitudes fish waiting to indulge you here.
What to fish for...
Fishing for largemouth bass, spotted bass, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, striped bass and hybrid striped bass at Lay Lake in Alabama.
Primary fish species residing in Lay Lake
Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.
Lay Lake Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: YES
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Fishing Boat Rentals
Trident Marine Lay Lake
Rentals: Pontoon boats
256-286-0050
Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Beeswax Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off Beeswax Park Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.
Cedar Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off County Road 31, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and gravel parking.
Lacoosa Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Lake Shore Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Narrows Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off County Road 400, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Lay Lake Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off County Road 607, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.
Okomo Camp Ground & Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off County Road 406, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.
Paint Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Paint Creek State Ramp Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.
Paradise Point Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Paradise Point Marina Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and gravel parking.
Marinas
LaCoosa Marina on Lay Lake
150 Lake Shore Dr
Shelby, AL 35143
205 917-0801
Paradise Point Marina & RV
231 Paradise Point Drive
Columbiana, AL 35051
205 669-1515
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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Waxahatchee Marina & Campground - 205 669-0330
Hawks RV Park - 205 670-0016
Okomo Camp Ground And Boat Launch - 205 830-7437
Beeswax Creek Park Campground - 205 991-2015
Wilson Village Campground - 204 541-4600
Yellowleaf Campground & RV Park - 205 420-3896
Peach Queen Campground - 205 688-2573
Lay Lake AL Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Lake Video
Contact Information
Lay Lake
Waxahatchee Marina On Lay Lake
265 Waxahatchee Rd
Shelby, AL 35143
205 669-0330
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Information about fishing lakes in Alabama
Lay Lake provides some of the best spotted and largemouth bass fishing in east-central Alabama.