Fishing Murphy Averette Lake in Hale County, Alabama

• Overview

  Murphy Averette Lake belongs to Hale County, Alabama. The setting is pine and hardwood on every side. Small at around 14 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Nearest place of any size is Greensboro, 6 miles away. For a city, Tuscaloosa is 32 miles off. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Murphy Averette Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. On Murphy Averette Lake a short move beats a long cast. Work the margins before you start casting for distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 80°F and January reads 44°F. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Expect Murphy Averette Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Lenson Montgomery Lake Number 2 at 0.3 miles is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about Murphy Averette Lake if anything is unclear.