Fishing Lake Gary in Limestone County, Alabama

• Overview

  Lake Gary is a Limestone County water, in Alabama. The country here is dry hill. At 9 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Nearest town is Madison, 3.7 miles off. Redstone Arsenal is 9.4 miles away, with Decatur at 11 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here. It holds up in poor weather better than open water does.

• Where to Fish on Lake Gary

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Species logged across Limestone County include blackside snubnose darter, blackfin darter, green sunfish, bluegill and longear sunfish. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. At Lake Gary light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 39°F and July at about 79°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lake Gary.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, Lady Ann Lake is 5.5 miles distant. What applies at Lake Gary may have changed since it was mapped.