Fishing at Bonner Lake, Cleburne County, Alabama

• Overview

  Bonner Lake lies in Cleburne County, in Alabama. The water sits 922 feet up. The water measures roughly 11 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. It sits higher than most water we list in Alabama. The closest town, Heflin, is 3 miles away. South Fulton sits 55 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Bonner Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover tallapoosa darter, muscadine darter and bluegill. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. On Bonner Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 41°F to 78°F. Temperatures stay workable through the cold season. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Bonner Lake. Late evening often out-fishes the whole afternoon.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Thomas Lake at 1.5 miles is the nearest alternative. What applies at Bonner Lake may have changed since it was mapped.