Lake Doris in Perry County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Look for Lake Doris in the Perry County part of Alabama. The water sits 223 feet up. About 24 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The closest town, Marion, is 5 miles distant. Tuscaloosa is the closest city, 45 miles away. Near neighbours include: 0.4 miles away is Lake Beth, Lake Nett a touch under 0.4 miles, 0.6 miles away is Lake Sam, Lake Rhoda a touch under 0.7 miles and 0.9 miles away is Lake Vida. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lake Doris

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover backwater darter, blackbanded darter, bluegill and green sunfish. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. Lake Doris gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 44°F in January up to 80°F in July. Winter is a mild inconvenience here, nothing more. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lake Doris.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, Lake Beth is 0.4 miles distant. Confirm before you fish Lake Doris.