Doc Hollingsworth Lake, Alabama: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Greene County in Alabama is where Doc Hollingsworth Lake sits. The water sits 141 feet up. Surface area runs to about 13 acres — small enough to read in one session. On size it sits at the modest end of our Greene County list. The nearest place of any size is Eutaw, 5.3 miles away. Demopolis follows at 18 miles, then Greensboro at 18 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Doc Hollingsworth Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Public wildlife records from this area list blackbanded darter, bluegill and bluntnose darter. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. The shape of Doc Hollingsworth Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 81°F for July and 44°F for January. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. The season on Doc Hollingsworth Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Hardy Lake Number 1 sits 0.5 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Doc Hollingsworth Lake locally before you travel.