Fishing at Harrell Lake, Lowndes County, Alabama

• Overview

  Harrell Lake is one of the Lowndes County waters in Alabama. It sits at 256 feet above sea level. The water covers some 32 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Shoreline comes to about 1.1 miles, small enough to learn in a day. It is the biggest water on our Lowndes County list. The closest town, Fort Deposit, is 15 miles away. Montgomery lies 17 miles off, Prattville another 19 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Harrell Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluegill, longear sunfish, green sunfish, spotted sunfish and warmouth. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. On Harrell Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 81°F; the cold one sits at 47°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. That is the shape of the year on Harrell Lake. A settled spell fishes better than a bright one.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Grant Lake sits 1.8 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat Harrell Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.