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Lewis Smith Lake
FISHING AND CAMPING
Rainbow trout are stocked seasonally at Lewis Smith Lake and, at times, the fishing for them is absolutely amazing!
Trout stocking will resume Fall 2019.
Both channel and flathead catfish swim the depths of Lewis Smith Lake, and anglers can just as easily access them from shore as they can a boat. The popularity of catfish fishing is partly because of the laid-back style used to catch them, although their willingness to bite a variety of baits helps keep an angler's interest.
Typical catfish baits like chicken liver, worms, hot dogs, and anchovies work well at Lewis Smith Lake.
It wasn’t until moving to Alabama that I felt a sense of home.
When I first moved to Marshall, the community was welcoming, my husband and I were never left with a weekend without plans. It wasn’t until moving to Alabama that I felt a sense of home. The natural beauty of Alabama gave us peace that we could not have

- Gail Laliberte
Alabama Resident of 7 years
Upcoming Events
Mardi Gras Grand Masquerade
Join us for a night of mystery and revelry at The Sherrod in Courtland, AL. Indulge in the magic of…
Moulton Mardi Gras Parade
The Moulton Mardi Gras Parade is set to take place on Friday, February 28, 2025, in downtown…
First Friday in Downtown Gadsden
April - October & December Downtown Gadsden is the place to be the First Friday of the Month!…
Bloomin Festival
Arts and crafts will be on display for two days in April when the St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School…
Cruise & Croon
Presented by the All American Cruisers, Cruise and Croon welcomes locals and visitors to the…
3rd Fridays in Downtown Decatur
Be a part of Decatur’s downtown street festival each third Friday from April to October. The stores…
Art on the Lake
Held alongside beautiful Lake Guntersville, this event features approximately 100 fine artists and…
Panoply Arts Festival
Music, art, and fireworks are in store the last weekend in April when the annual Panoply Arts…
Alabama Strawberry Festival
Not one, but two fun-filled days are planned in May when the North Alabama town of Cullman gears up…
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