Bankhead Lake
9,200-acre reservoir flowing through Walker, Jefferson and Tuscaloosa Counties. Alabama lists largemouth, spotted and hybrid striped bass, crappie and stocked rainbow trout in the headwaters.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Fish up to 16 in abundant; trophies in backwaters
Spotted Bass
Better in the lower sections
Crappie
9-inch minimum length limit since 1993
Wiper
3-8 lb fish in the tailrace and headwaters in spring and fall
Rainbow Trout
Stocked in the headwaters (Smith Lake tailwaters)
Boat launches
1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Bankhead Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Outdoor Alabama) ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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- Crappie must be at least 9 inches.
- Hybrid striped bass run in the swift tailrace and headwaters in spring and fall.
- Rainbow trout are stocked in the headwaters below Smith Lake.
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