Guide To Fishing At Lewis Smith Lake

AKA: Smith Lake

Known for monster striped bass, Smith Lake AKA Lewis Smith Lake is a 21,000-acre lake located in north-central Alabama about an hour north of Birmingham. In addition to big stripers, catfish, crappie, bluegill, white bass, sunfish and largemouth, spotted and smallmouth bass all thrive here.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Marinas
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

With over 500 miles of shoreline everyone can wet a line and know there is that chance of catching the fish of a lifetime. Much of the shoreline is dotted with boat docks, rocks and trees which all hold fish from time to time. Multiple boat ramps and marinas serve the public with gas, launching, fishing tackle, sundries, ice, food and a host of other items to enhance boating, fishing and camping trips at the lake. Bring your pleasure or fishing boat or find boat rentals locally. Choose from multiple campgrounds around the lake as headquarters for a family vacation or a weekend fishing trip.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, white bass and striped bass at Smith Lake in Alabama.

Primary fish species residing in Lewis Smith Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Smith 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

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Cappy's Boats
Rentals: Pontoon boats
256 756-7946

Duskin Point Marina Boat Rentals
Rentals: Pontoon boats
205 384-6942

Grace's Retreat
Rentals: Pontoon boats
256 338-1741

Trident Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
256 286-0050

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Duncan Bridge Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, at the east end of the State Route 41 Bridge, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Hidden Cove Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off County Road 3919, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Lewis Smith Lake Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off County Road 108, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with roadside parking.

Lick Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off County Road 41, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Smith Lake Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Smith Lake Dam Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Smith Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off County Road 386, this is a six-lane, concrete ramp with docks and massive, paved parking.