Lady Ann Lake in Madison County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Madison County in Alabama is where Lady Ann Lake sits. The surroundings are oak and grass. Around 106 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. A shoreline of some 2.4 miles keeps the choices simple. It is the biggest water on our Madison County list. Start from Madison, 2.7 miles down the road. The nearest city of size is Huntsville, an 8.7 miles drive. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Lady Ann Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Records held for Madison County cover bluegill, green sunfish, tuscumbia darter and warmouth. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Treat Lady Ann Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 79°F and January near 39°F. Cold never closes this one. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Time your trip to Lady Ann Lake by conditions rather than dates. Autumn feeding runs harder as the light drops away.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. A pier half a mile from here gives a platform over deeper water. For the carp, bait a margin spot and sit on it; corn and bread still work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Lake Gary at 5.5 miles is the sensible second choice. For Lady Ann Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.