Weiss Lake Fishing Spot
- Elevation: 587'
- Last Modified By: vinny60 on 09/14/09 07:43 PM
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It shall be unlawful for any angler to fish with more than three rods and reels, or poles, or any combination thereof on Weiss Reservoir or Neely Henry Lake, at any time;" "It is illegal to possess crappie less than 10-inches in total length;" "It is legal to possess 30 white bass, yellow bass, saltwater striped bass and hybrid (striped) bass or combinations of any size."
Weiss Lake Description
Lake Weiss (pronounced "Wice") is an Alabama Power Company hydroelectric impoundment covering 30,200 acres in northeast Alabama on the Alabama - Georgia border. The Weiss lake fishery is the major economic influence in Cherokee County, so the locals treat anglers very well. There are four free public access areas and 37 privately run marinas. The lake known as the "Crappie Capital of the World" has other fish to boast about these days; largemouth and striped bass are making a name for themselves. The largemouth bass fishery has been a best-kept secret for several years. Data collected from tournament anglers and state fisheries personnel has shown that Weiss Lake is one of the best bass fisheries in the state. Right now, the population is dominated by a strong 1998 year class that should continue to support excellent fishing for years to come. The striped bass population is dominated by 3-7 pound fish, but fish over 15 pounds have been caught. With a creel limit of 30, one can have a lot of fun getting into a school of these bruisers!!