Fishing at Laceys Lake Number One, Macon County, Alabama

• Overview

  Look for Laceys Lake Number One in the Macon County part of Alabama. It stands 279 feet above sea level. It covers about 12 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Supplies mean a trip to Tuskegee, 11 miles off. Further out sit Tallassee (11 miles) and Emerald Mountain (14 miles). This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Laceys Lake Number One

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluegill, blackbanded darter, longear sunfish and black crappie. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. The shape of Laceys Lake Number One rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 81°F, with January the cold end at about 46°F. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Laceys Lake Number One runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Lacey Lake Number 2, 0.5 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the current arrangement for Laceys Lake Number One.