Fishing Morrison Brothers Lake in Hale County, Alabama

• Overview

  The Hale County entry here is Morrison Brothers Lake, in Alabama. The country here is dry hill. The water measures roughly 21 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. It lies lower than most water we list in Alabama. Nearest place of any size is Greensboro, 8 miles away. Eutaw follows at 13 miles, then Demopolis at 14 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Morrison Brothers Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists longear sunfish, blackbanded darter, redspot darter, pretty shiner and bluntnose minnow. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. Anyone new to Morrison Brothers Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 81°F and January near 44°F. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Plan around that when you fish Morrison Brothers Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, Morrison Brothers Lake is 0.7 miles off. Signs at Morrison Brothers Lake carry more weight than any list.