Smith and Norred Lake, Alabama: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Smith and Norred Lake in Chambers County, Alabama. Elevation runs to 787 feet. At roughly 22 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. 3.8 miles away sits Roanoke, the nearest town. Lafayette is 14 miles and West Point 20 miles. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Smith and Norred Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Nearby survey and observation records mention bluegill, green sunfish, tallapoosa darter and blackbanded darter. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. On Smith and Norred Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 79°F for July and 43°F for January. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Smith and Norred Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Lake Louise at 1.7 miles is the sensible second choice. The position on Smith and Norred Lake is worth confirming on the day.