Oak Grove Mine Lake near Rock Creek: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  You will find Oak Grove Mine Lake in Jefferson County, Alabama. It stands 351 feet above sea level. At 8 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is a small entry by Jefferson County standards. Rock Creek sits 3.9 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Concord lies 6 miles off, Hueytown another 7.6 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Oak Grove Mine Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Records collected within a few miles name speckled darter, blackbanded darter, longear sunfish and redear sunfish. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. At Oak Grove Mine Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 80°F in July and bottoms out near 42°F in January. There is no frozen season to plan round. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan any trip to Oak Grove Mine Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Atchisons Lake, 6.9 miles out. Confirm before you fish Oak Grove Mine Lake.