Lake Betty, Alabama: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lake Betty is one of the Perry County listings for Alabama. It stands 259 feet above sea level. At roughly 13 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Marion sits 3.8 miles from the bank. Tuscaloosa sits 43 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Also within reach: Lake Lou 0.2 miles, Lake Heart at 0.2 miles, Lake Ines 0.3 miles, Lake Miriam at 0.4 miles and Lake Eva 0.4 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lake Betty

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Nearby survey and observation records mention backwater darter, blackbanded darter, bluegill, green sunfish and johnny darter. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. The shape of Lake Betty decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 80°F in July and bottom out at 44°F in January. The surface stays open the year round. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Time your trip to Lake Betty by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Lake Lou, 0.2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Ask locally about Lake Betty if anything is unclear.