Thurlow Reservoir Fishing Spot

• Elevation: 288'
• Last Modified By: vinny60 on 09/14/09 08:06 PM
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Yates and Thurlow Reservoirs are located in east central Alabama about 30 miles northeast of Montgomery. These are small reservoirs, relative to other Alabama Power Company impoundments. Yates Reservoir covers 1,980-acres and is located immediately downstream from the much larger Lake Martin. Just downstream from Yates Reservoir is the 585-acre Thurlow Reservoir. Below Thurlow Dam, the Tallapoosa River is free flowing to its confluence with the Coosa River to form the Alabama River. The cool water results in a shorter growing season for fish in Yates and Thurlow. Low fertility means that shad, the main forage of game fish, are not as abundant in Yates and Thurlow as in many other Alabama reservoirs. In spite of these points, fishing in Yates and Thurlow is often quite good, mainly because these reservoirs are relatively unknown outside the local area.Bass fishing is very popular at Yates and Thurlow. The fishery includes both spotted bass and largemouth bass. Other species of angling interest include: striped bass, white bass, black crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish and channel catfish. Access to Thurlow Reservoir is available at a park maintained by the City of Tallassee, located on Roosevelt Street, just off Gilmer Avenue (Highway 229). This park includes a boat ramp, parking, restrooms, picnic tables and a handicapped accessible boardwalk along the water’s edge.