Edwin Averett Lake Fishing near Geneva, Alabama

• Overview

  Out in Geneva County, Alabama, sits Edwin Averett Lake. Elevation runs to 262 feet. It covers about 13 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Nearest town is Geneva, 9.8 miles off. Montgomery sits 86 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Edwin Averett Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include redear sunfish and redfin pickerel. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. Edwin Averett Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 81°F on average, January about 48°F. The surface stays open the year round. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Expect Edwin Averett Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. No slipway, car park or made path shows up nearby in mapping, so treat access as rough. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Murdock Pond at 1.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Edwin Averett Lake locally before you travel.