Sumter Lake Number Four in Sumter County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Sumter Lake Number Four belongs to Sumter County, Alabama. It lies 151 feet above sea level. Around 30 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. 18 miles away sits Aliceville, the nearest town. Macon follows at 20 miles, then De Kalb at 22 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Sumter Lake Number Four

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include bluegill, channel catfish, dusky darter and rock darter. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. Fish Sumter Lake Number Four where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 81°F and January about 44°F. No part of the year shuts this water. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Anyone fishing Sumter Lake Number Four regularly works to that calendar. Cloud cover is worth more than temperature on a bright week.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Campbells Lake, 2.4 miles out. Treat Sumter Lake Number Four as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.