Davis Lake Fishing Guide, Pickens County, Alabama

• Overview

  Davis Lake is listed under Pickens County, Alabama. This is open plain country. At 12 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. For a base, Reform sits 8.6 miles out. After that come New Hope at 15 miles and Gordo at 15 miles. Near neighbours include: William Latham Lake at 6.6 miles, McShan Lake Number Two 6.6 miles, Lowes Lake at 12 miles, Lake Lowndes 14 miles and Freeman Lake at 14 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Davis Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. On Davis Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one. Where boats moor, fish learn to shelter underneath.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 42°F and July at about 80°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Davis Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is William Latham Lake, 6.6 miles out. Confirm before you fish Davis Lake.