Weiss Lake
An Alabama Power reservoir on the Coosa River in northeast Alabama, reaching across the Georgia line. It calls itself the Crappie Capital of the World and also holds good largemouth and striped bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Crappie
The main draw. Spider-rig or jig brush and bridge pilings in spring; March through May is best.
Largemouth Bass
Shallow grass, docks and creek mouths. Spinnerbaits and soft plastics.
Striped Bass
Most run 3 to 7 pounds. Look for them in the river channel and below inflows in cooler months.
Boat launches
7 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Leesburg LandingFreeState public access in Leesburg Park. Free, four-lane ramp, large trailer lot, ADADirections ↗
- Hwy 9 Causeway Boat RampPublicAlabama Power public rampDirections ↗
- Cobia Bridge Boat RampPublicAlabama Power public rampDirections ↗
- Mud Creek Boat RampPublicAlabama Power public rampDirections ↗
- Bay Springs Boat RampPublicAlabama Power public rampDirections ↗
- Cedar Bluff Fishing PierPublicAlabama Power bank-fishing pierDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Crappie Weiss Reservoir exception to the 9-inch statewide minimum | 10 in | 30 / day |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Outdoor Alabama) ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Coosa CornerNearby5770 Weiss Lake Blvd., Leesburg, AL(256) 526-7800Directions ↗
- Leesburg Guns & Pro TackleNearby5625 Weiss Lake Blvd., Leesburg, AL(256) 526-6011Directions ↗
- Little River Marina & LodgeNearby1780 County Road 102, Cedar Bluff, AL(256) 779-6461Directions ↗
Local tips
- Weiss has a 10-inch crappie minimum, stricter than the 9-inch statewide rule.
- The lake is shallow and has winter drawdowns, so watch for stumps and flats when levels are down.
- Many bridges cross the lake; their pilings hold crappie much of the year.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.