Point A Lake, Alabama: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Set in Covington County, Alabama, this is Point A Lake. It stands 171 feet above sea level. About 529 acres, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. There is roughly 7.2 miles of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. On our Covington County list it sits near the top for size. The closest town, Andalusia, is 4.5 miles away. It is 70 miles to Montgomery, the nearest city. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Point A Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include blackbanded darter, bluegill and channel catfish. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. Point A Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 80°F and January near 48°F. Cold never closes this one. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Expect Point A Lake to follow that timing. The hour either side of first light is rarely wasted.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Willow Wood Pond sits 2.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing on Point A Lake should be assumed from this page alone.