Carrol Lake near Ladonia: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Russell County, Alabama, is where Carrol Lake sits. The setting is open plain. This is a pocket water of some 4 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Russell County. The closest town, Ladonia, is 12 miles distant. Beyond it, Smiths Station at 15 miles and Phenix City at 16 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Carrol Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include blackbanded darter, bluegill, greater jumprock and longear sunfish. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. Anyone new to Carrol Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 80°F in July and bottoms out near 46°F in January. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Carrol Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Failing this one, try Lake Lenora, 0.8 miles away. Check the current arrangement for Carrol Lake.