Burns Lakes near Roanoke: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Burns Lakes lies in Randolph County, in Alabama. It stands 906 feet above sea level. It covers about 9 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is high ground by Alabama standards. For supplies, Roanoke is 12 miles out. Then Lineville, 18 miles, and Bowdon, 19 miles. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Burns Lakes

  We hold no depth figure for this one. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists bluegill, muscadine darter, tallapoosa darter and bronze darter. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Read Burns Lakes before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 42°F to 78°F. No part of the year shuts this water. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Time your trip to Burns Lakes by conditions rather than dates. Water temperature lags behind air temperature by days, not hours.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. New Hope Lake sits 0.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing on Burns Lakes should be assumed from this page alone.