Brickyard Lake in Baldwin County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Baldwin County in Alabama is where Brickyard Lake sits. It sits in warm green lowland. At about 34 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Alabama listings. 18 miles away sits Jackson, the nearest town. Mount Vernon is 19 miles away, with Atmore at 24 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Brickyard Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Records collected within a few miles name threadfin shad, Alabama bass, striped bass, bluegill and black madtom. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. On Brickyard Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 49°F and July at about 81°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Heat, not cold, decides when to be on the water. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Brickyard Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Public data marks it as a cut-off river bend. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, Smith Lake is 3 miles distant. Signs at Brickyard Lake carry more weight than any list.