Berts Lake, Alabama: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Calhoun County entry here is Berts Lake, in Alabama. It sits at 755 feet above sea level. At 5 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. For a base, Choccolocco sits 5.1 miles out. For a city, South Fulton is 58 miles off. Nearby alternatives: Whitesides Mill Lake 1.1 miles off, Shelton Lakes sits 5.8 miles out, Thomas Lake 6 miles off, Owens Lake sits 6.2 miles out and Bonner Lake 6.8 miles off. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Berts Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Nearby survey and observation records mention blackbanded darter, speckled darter, longear sunfish and bluegill. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. Berts Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 78°F at the top of summer and 41°F at the bottom of winter. It fishes twelve months of the year. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Expect Berts Lake to follow that timing. Wind on the bank for a day or two lifts the fishing there.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, Whitesides Mill Lake is 1.1 miles off. Signs at Berts Lake carry more weight than any list.