Williamsons Lake Fishing in Elmore County, Alabama

• Overview

  Look for Williamsons Lake in the Elmore County part of Alabama. Height above sea level is 318 feet. Small at around 10 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. On size it sits at the modest end of our Elmore County list. Millbrook sits 2.4 miles from the bank. Montgomery is the closest city, 11 miles away. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Williamsons Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include black madtom, bluegill and blackbanded darter. Check the state or provincial list before planning around one species. Take Williamsons Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 81°F, with January the cold end at about 46°F. Winter is a mild inconvenience here, nothing more. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. At Williamsons Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Public data has parking about half a mile from the shore. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. For a change of water, Crescent Lake is 5.5 miles distant. Signs at Williamsons Lake carry more weight than any list.