Griffith Lake, Alabama: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Griffith Lake lies within the bounds of Coffee County, Alabama. The land about it is open plain. This is a pocket water of some 7 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Coffee County. Enterprise is the closest place, 1.3 miles off. Level Plains follows at 5.7 miles, then New Brockton at 6.4 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Griffith Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists bluegill, blackbanded darter and channel catfish. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. Take Griffith Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 81°F, the coldest about 48°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. It sets the rhythm of the year at Griffith Lake. A rising level usually fishes better than a falling one.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Moates Lake at 2.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing on Griffith Lake should be assumed from this page alone.