Johnstons Lake Number Three Fishing in Greene County, Alabama

• Overview

  Look for Johnstons Lake Number Three in the Greene County part of Alabama. The country here is dry hill. The water measures roughly 19 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. The town to know is Livingston, 12 miles out. For a city, Tuscaloosa is 47 miles off. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Johnstons Lake Number Three

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. On Johnstons Lake Number Three that means starting tight and working out. A gravel patch among silt is worth several casts.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 81°F; by January the average is down near 44°F. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Plan any trip to Johnstons Lake Number Three around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Reed Lake is 0.7 miles distant. None of that is settled for Johnstons Lake Number Three in what we hold.