McGhee Lake Number Two, Alabama: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Bullock County end of Alabama holds McGhee Lake Number Two. Elevation runs to 374 feet. Surface area runs to about 16 acres — small enough to read in one session. 14 miles away sits Pike Road, the nearest town. Further out sit Union Springs (15 miles) and Inverness (15 miles). A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on McGhee Lake Number Two

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. On McGhee Lake Number Two the obvious spot is not always the productive one. The windward bank collects food and the fish that follow it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 80°F and January near 46°F. No part of the year shuts this water. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. On McGhee Lake Number Two the same rules apply, with local timing. Warm spells bring fish up, cold snaps push them down.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, W R Turnipseed Lake at 6.5 miles is the nearest alternative. The position on McGhee Lake Number Two is worth confirming on the day.