Lay Lake
12,000-acre Coosa River reservoir with seven public access areas for bank and boat fishing.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Spotted Bass
Rocky banks and bluff ends. Jigs and finesse plastics.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Wiper
Hybrid striped bass
Striped Bass
Follow shad schools. Live bait, umbrella rigs and topwater.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Public access areas (7)RampAlabama lists seven public bank/boat access areas; see boatramps.dcnr.alabama.gov for eachDirections ↗
- 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 Lay 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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- Seven public access areas allow both bank and boat fishing.
- Striped and hybrid striped bass are both present.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.