Neely Henry Lake
11,235-acre reservoir on the Coosa River in northeast Alabama near Gadsden and Ohatchee. Alabama lists largemouth and spotted bass, white crappie and striped bass as the main fisheries.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Among the most targeted; many 12-15 in
Spotted Bass
14-20 in fish among the best in the state
Crappie
White crappie; best early spring and fall
Striped Bass
Best below Weiss Dam in spring and in summer during generation; also Ohatchee and Cane Creeks
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 Neely Henry 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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- Spotted bass of 14-20 inches are plentiful.
- Striped bass fish best below Weiss Dam in spring and during summer power generation.
- Crappie fishing is best in early spring and fall.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.