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Reservoir

Lake Jordan

, Alabama

6,800-acre impoundment on the Coosa River with 188 miles of shoreline, about 25 miles north of Montgomery. Alabama says largemouth and spotted bass are common and hybrid striped bass are stocked annually.

N5 mi
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area6,800 acres
Max depth—
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Spotted Bass●●●○○

Growth among the fastest in the state

Wiper●●○○○

Hybrid striped bass stocked annually at 6 per acre

Bluegill●●○○○

Abundant in weed beds, sloughs and coves

Redear Sunfish●●○○○

Crappie●●○○○

Black and white crappie

Channel Catfish●○○○○

Blue Catfish●○○○○

Flathead Catfish●○○○○

Boat launches

3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Bonner's PointPublic
    Public access area on the west side of the lakeDirections ↗
  • Rotary LandingPublic
    Public access area on the east side of the lakeDirections ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Jordan 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) ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Outdoor Alabama) before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • Fish weed beds, backwater sloughs and shallow coves for bluegill and redear.
  • Bouldin Canal at the south end has current during hydroelectric generation.
  • Bank access below Mitchell Dam is provided by Alabama Power off AL Hwy 22.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.