Fishing at Lake Arthur, Dale County, Alabama

• Overview

  Lake Arthur sits in Dale County, out in Alabama. It lies 289 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 5 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Our Dale County list holds plenty of bigger water. For supplies, Midland City is 6.2 miles out. The big place round here is Columbus, 78 miles distant. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Arthur

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Records collected within a few miles name redbreast sunfish, choctawhatchee darter, longear sunfish, blackbanded darter and bluegill. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. At Lake Arthur light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 48°F and July at about 81°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Temperatures stay workable through the cold season. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. The season on Lake Arthur follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Should this one be busy, Harris Pond is 2.2 miles off. Confirm access to Lake Arthur locally before you travel.