Taunton Lake Fishing in Chambers County, Alabama

• Overview

  Taunton Lake lies within the bounds of Chambers County, Alabama. It sits at 627 feet above sea level. About 10 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. For a base, Valley sits 3.2 miles out. Further out sit Huguley (4 miles) and Lanett (6.2 miles). The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Taunton Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Nearby survey and observation records mention blackbanded darter, bluegill, redbreast sunfish, spotted bass and green sunfish. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. At Taunton Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 80°F in July and bottoms out near 44°F in January. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Plan any trip to Taunton Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Watson Lake is 4 miles off. Confirm before you fish Taunton Lake.