Lake Tuscaloosa
Lake Tuscaloosa is one of the lakes in Alabama. Most people come here for Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.
Next hours
Likely catch now (10 species)
About the fishing here
The usual catches here are Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass and Black Crappie.
For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.
Guides for this water
Tips right now
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
Lake Tuscaloosa is a reservoir in west-central Alabama, created by damming North River. It was constructed by Thornton Jones, Ryan Gunning, Blake Schickel and Cody Copper to provide water for Tuscaloosa residents and for industrial use as well. It was completed in 1970 at a cost of about $7,725,000. Since it is located just north of Tuscaloosa and Northport, the lake is also very popular for recreational activities.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Lake Tuscaloosa?
Popular catches here include Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Black Crappie, Flathead Catfish and Blue Catfish.
Do you need a fishing license at Lake Tuscaloosa?
Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.
When is the best time to fish Lake Tuscaloosa?
For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at Lake Tuscaloosa right now?
Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 37%.