Fishing at Lenson Montgomery Lake Number 1, Hale County, Alabama

• Overview

  You will find Lenson Montgomery Lake Number 1 in Hale County, Alabama. The water sits 243 feet up. At roughly 7 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Hale County standards. The nearest place of any size is Greensboro, 6.4 miles away. Tuscaloosa is the closest city, 31 miles away. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Lenson Montgomery Lake Number 1

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. The near bank of this water is often the one people ignore. Weed gaps hold fish when the beds themselves are too thick.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 44°F in January up to 80°F in July. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It holds true on this water more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. The nearest alternative is Lenson Montgomery Lake Number 2, 0.3 miles out. Check the position on this water before loading the car.