Fishing at McCay Lake, Blount County, Alabama

• Overview

  McCay Lake sits in Blount County, out in Alabama. It sits at 407 feet above sea level. Around 126 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The perimeter runs near 3.4 miles, so plan the walk before you start. It is among the larger waters listed here for Blount County. Some 2.8 miles away sits Hayden, the nearest settlement. Warrior is 3.5 miles away, with Smoke Rise at 3.7 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on McCay Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include warrior darter, blackbanded darter, warrior bass, redspot darter and green sunfish. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. Treat McCay Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 79°F, the coldest about 41°F. Temperatures stay workable through the cold season. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. The season on McCay Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Woods Lake at 2.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Rules at McCay Lake are worth checking on the day.