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FISHING IN THE SHOALS
The Best Sport Fishing Trail in the Country.Some
of the biggest bass in the world come from the waters
of the Tennessee River. There are four sport lakes
located in Northwest Alabama, and fisherman from all
over the country come here to participate in
tournaments held throughout the year, including the
2001 Bassmaster Top 150, Wal-Mart FLW Tour, and
several BassMaster tournaments annually. Tim
Horton, 2000 B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year grew up
fishing local lakes and still makes his home in the
Shoals. This is the perfect trail for family
vacations, weekend fishing buffs and
pro-anglers. So bait a hook, cast away your
cares, and take to the bountiful waters for an Unforgettable
fishing adventure.
Pickwick Lake
One of the South's
best trophy smallmouth bass impoundments in the United
States. Pickwick impounds 30,175 acres of water
along the Tennessee River, stretching 46 miles between
The Shoals, AL, and Pickwick Landing, TN.
Fishing conditions include shallow stump flats,
well-defined channels, active feeder creeks, steeply
falling bluffs, rocky ledges and long grassbeds.
- 256-383-0783
- 800-344-0783
- 256-740-4141
- 1-888-FLO-TOUR
Wheeler Lake
Wheeler impounds
67,100 acres and extends roughly 60 miles between
Guntersville and Wheeler Dams. It is basically a
shallow reservoir, but mixes shallow banks with deep
drop-offs, wide-open spaces and narrow
tributaries. Milfoil makes for great top-water
fishing in the spring and fall.
- 256-350-2028
- 256-524-6181
- 256-232-2600
- 256-551-2230
Wilson Lake
Wilson impounds
15,930 acres of water along the Tennessee River,
stretching 15 miles between The Shoals, AL and
Rogersville (Wheeler Dam). Fishing conditions
include rocky points, grassbeds, deep dropoffs with
many ideal shallow water areas, and good night fishing
in the summer. Wilson Lake is the holder of
three previous World Records. Smallmouth Bass -
10 Lbs, 8 Oz., Freshwater Drum - 41 Lbs, 8 Oz., and
Sauger - 5 Lbs, 2 Oz.
- 256-383-0783
- 1-800-344-0783
- 256-740-4141
- 1-888-FLO-TOUR
Fishing Guides
available
1-888-FLO-TOUR
www.flo-tour.org
Bear Creek Lakes
Composed of four
impoundments, each with its own distinct personality.
The lakes are stocked with a variety of fish including
largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass; crappie, and
catfish.
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