Fishing Hammond Lake in Lowndes County, Alabama

• Overview

  Hammond Lake lies in Lowndes County, Alabama. The surroundings are pine and hardwood. Roughly 29 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. Fort Deposit lies 8.4 miles from the water. The big place round here is Montgomery, 23 miles distant. Near neighbours include: Midfield Lake at 1.7 miles, 2.6 miles away is Cedar Lake, Gaston Lake Two at 2.9 miles, 3.2 miles away is Gaston Lake and Crenshaw Ponds at 3.7 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Hammond Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Records collected within a few miles name black bullhead, bluegill and goldstripe darter. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. Read Hammond Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 81°F, the coldest about 47°F. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. The season on Hammond Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Midfield Lake at 1.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing here settles the position at Hammond Lake for certain.