Lost Creek Lake Number 3 near Bowdon: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lost Creek Lake Number 3 is one of the Cleburne County listings for Alabama. It stands 1,027 feet above sea level. At 12 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It sits higher than most water we list in Alabama. Nearest town is Bowdon, 6.1 miles off. The nearest city of size is South Fulton, 40 miles away. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Lost Creek Lake Number 3

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include muscadine darter, redbreast sunfish and speckled darter. Records show what people reported, not what is stocked. This water repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 41°F to 78°F. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Plan any trip to this water around it. Sudden cold puts fish down faster than sustained cold does.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Should this one be busy, Lost Creek Lake Number 4 is 1.2 miles off. Confirm before you fish this water.