Fishing at Lake Rhoda, Perry County, Alabama

• Overview

  Lake Rhoda falls in Perry County, part of Alabama. It stands 223 feet above sea level. At about 26 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. It ranks high for size among our Perry County listings. The closest town, Marion, is 5 miles distant. Then Uniontown, 12 miles, and Greensboro, 16 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lake Rhoda

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include backwater darter, blackbanded darter, bluegill and green sunfish. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. Anyone new to Lake Rhoda should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 45°F to 81°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. On Lake Rhoda the same rules apply, with local timing. The first frost of the year slows things for a few days.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Should this one be busy, Lake Sam is 0.2 miles off. For Lake Rhoda in particular, ask before you travel.