Fishing at Plainsman Lake, Lee County, Alabama

• Overview

  Within Lee County, Alabama, you have Plainsman Lake. The country round it is open plain from end to end. The water measures roughly 17 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Auburn at 2.3 miles is the nearest place to stop. The nearest city of size is Columbus, 32 miles away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Plainsman Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Records collected within a few miles name bluegill, gulf longear sunfish, green sunfish, channel catfish and spotted bass. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. On Plainsman Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 80°F, the coldest about 45°F. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Anyone fishing Plainsman Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Websters Pond, 0.6 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Nothing here settles the position at Plainsman Lake for certain.