Cottrell Lake Fishing in Perry County, Alabama

• Overview

  Cottrell Lake sits in Perry County, out in Alabama. The ground around here is oak and grass. Small at around 13 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The closest town, Uniontown, is 3.5 miles away. Then Marion, 15 miles, and Greensboro, 15 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Cottrell Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Nearby survey and observation records mention bluegill, black bullhead and bluntnose darter. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. On Cottrell Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 45°F in January and 81°F in July. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. The season on Cottrell Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Should this one be busy, Hilton Mckee Lake is 2.5 miles off. For Cottrell Lake in particular, ask before you travel.