Cypress Cutoff Lake, Alabama: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Cypress Cutoff Lake is a Hale County water, in Alabama. The surface lies 138 feet up. The water covers some 58 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. It ranks high for size among our Hale County listings. The town to know is Moundville, 6 miles out. The big place round here is Tuscaloosa, 19 miles distant. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Cypress Cutoff Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Nearby survey and observation records mention blackbanded darter, bowfin, largemouth bass, longear sunfish and speckled madtom. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. Fish Cypress Cutoff Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 81°F at the top of summer and 44°F at the bottom of winter. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Cypress Cutoff Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Keaton Lake at 2.5 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing on Cypress Cutoff Lake should be assumed from this page alone.