Guide To Fishing At Weiss Lake

AKA: Weiss Reservoir

Famous for crappie, stripers and bass fishing, Weiss Lake is a 30,000-acre reservoir created by the Coosa River, Chattooga River and Little River. Located in northeast Alabama on the Alabama and Georgia border with almost 450 miles of shoreline, Weiss Reservoir is a camping and fishing paradise.

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

While fishing can be reasonably good all year, Spring is the peak season. Catfish, bluegill, sunfish and hybrid striped bass also roam these water in healthy schools. Bring your pleasure, pontoon or fishing boat and launch at one of the public launch ramps. Or, rent a boat here at the lake. Marinas, bait stores, convenience stores, restaurants and other amenities are nearby to enhance a weekend fishing trip or a longer-stay, family vacation.

What to fish for...

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

Primary fish species residing in Weiss Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Weiss Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Cowan Creek Resort
Rentals: Fishing boats and pontoons
256 475-3950

Little River Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
256 779-6461

Weiss Watersports
Rentals: Pontoon boats
256 484-9999

Yellow Creek Falls Fish Camp
Rentals: Kayaks and canoes
256 526-8427

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Cobia Bridge Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off State Route 68, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Leesburg Landing Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Riverside Street, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Mud Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, north side, off Cherokee County Road 556, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Riverside Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, north side, off County Road 131, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Weiss Mart Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off State Route 9, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Weiss Lake Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, off State Route 9, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.