Guide To Fishing At Lake Mitchell

AKA: Mitchell Reservoir

Home to excellent Alabama spotted bass fishing, Lake Mitchell is a 5,900-acre lake with multiple other fish species to pursue. Located 10 miles east of Clanton in central Alabama on the Coosa River, you can find almost 150 miles of shoreline with ample places to wet a line.

Catfish, crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, hybrid stripers and sunfish are also here for the taking. For boat launching there are public and private boat ramps, plus several private marinas. Higgins Ferry Park is a good place to start your journey as parking and shoreline access is available for fishing or portage of a canoe or kayak.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish and hybrid striped bass at Lake Mitchell in Alabama.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Mitchell

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake Mitchell Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Lake Mitchell Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off County Road 28, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Click here for a Alabama Fishing License.

Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Higgins Ferry Park Campground - 205 312-1146

Okomo Camp Ground & Boat Launch - 205 830-7437

Lake Mitchell AL Map - Fishing & Camping Areas

Lake Video

Contact Information

Lake Mitchell
Lake Mitchell Marina
522 Co Rd 469
Clanton, AL 35046
205 755-8100

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