Yates Lake
Yates Reservoir is a 1,980-acre Alabama Power lake on the Tallapoosa River near Tallassee, between Lake Martin and Thurlow. Alabama Outdoors lists bass, striped bass, crappie, catfish and yellow perch.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Spotted Bass
Crappie
Striped Bass
White Bass
Channel Catfish
Blue Catfish
Flathead Catfish
Yellow Perch
Boat launches
4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Alabama Power west bank rampPublicLargest ramp, mid-reservoir, reached from Hwy 14 west of the dam in TallasseeDirections ↗
- Upper end rampPublicPrimitive ramp operated by Alabama PowerDirections ↗
- Coon Creek Tract rampPublicSmall ramp run by Alabama DCNR Lands DivisionDirections ↗
- 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 Yates 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
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Yates Lake ↗Local tips
- Three ramps are listed; the west bank ramp is the largest.
- Striped and white bass are present, so watch for them near current below Martin Dam.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.