Fishing Lake Martin
Fishing Report
Located on the outskirts of Alexander City in Central Alabama, Lake Martin is a 41,616 acre impoundment on the Tallapoosa River with an astounding 850 miles of shoreline providing ample opportunities to anglers. Anglers commonly target species like largemouth bass, spotted bass, striped bass, crappie, catfish, and bluegill. Popular bass lures at Lake Martin include 4-inch finesse worms, jigs, spinnerbaits, and floating trick worms, with smaller lures often being more effective in clear water. Alabama bass tend to inhabit deep structures like rocky points and ledges, while largemouth bass stay shallower, favoring cover like vegetation and brush piles. Notably, Alabama bass exhibit schooling behavior, especially in colder months.
