Latest Lewis Smith Lake News & Blog Posts

Like a diamond that is deep, clear and blue, Lewis Smith Lake is one of Alabama’s treasures. Located in Walker, Winston and Cullman counties, this 21,200-acre lake is different than most other Alabama reservoirs. If you typically fish a shallow, stained body of water, then your first trip onto Smith Lake can be intimidating. Watching your depth finder jump to 200 plus feet can leave you feeling lost. However, like most lakes, the majority of bass, bream and crappie fishing is done by casting to the numerous large rocks... Keep Reading

This back-to-nature park offers 200-plus tent and RV camp sites, a swimming pool and spiral water slide (in season), lake swimming, picnic area, and shelters. Rustic cabins* are available near the lake. Other facilities include carpet golf course, a free public boat launch, and playgrounds. The Cullman County Parks & Recreation Department host a number of special events & festivals at the park throughout the year including the antique car show, a spectacular 4th of July fireworks show and the annual Indian Festival, ... Keep Reading

If you love fishing in Alabama and would like to support efforts to improve the pastime for future generations, then you should purchase the Take a Kid Fishing license plate. Tags became available during the summer of 2006 at your local probate office for $50 above your regular renewal price. Personalization is available at no additional cost or can be transferred from existing personalized tags. Proceeds from the sale of the tags go directly toward improving fish habitat, teaching kids how to fish and restoring Alabama&rsqu... Keep Reading