Pace Lake in Baldwin County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Pace Lake is a Baldwin County water, Alabama side. The water sits 59 feet up. The water covers some 43 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. It is low-lying compared with other Alabama water we list. 8.6 miles away sits Lillian, the nearest town. Then Elberta, 9.1 miles, and Summerdale, 12 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Pace Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Records collected within a few miles name bluegill, dollar sunfish, speckled darter and spotted bass. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. On Pace Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 82°F and January near 51°F. Year-round warmth means year-round fishing, with early starts in summer. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Pace Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Cook Lake at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing here settles the position at Pace Lake for certain.