Mountain Lake near Trussville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Mountain Lake is listed under Jefferson County, Alabama. It lies 699 feet above sea level. It runs to roughly 34 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. Trussville is the closest place, 2.6 miles off. The big place round here is Birmingham, 11 miles distant. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Mountain Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include blackbanded darter, bluegill, cahaba bass and longear sunfish. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. Take Mountain Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 79°F; the cold one sits at 41°F. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. That is the shape of the year on Mountain Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Should this one be busy, Lake George is 1.2 miles off. Confirm before you fish Mountain Lake.