Lake Tuscaloosa
Lake Tuscaloosa is one of the lakes in Alabama. Most people come here for Striped Bass, Channel Catfish and Flathead Catfish.
Conditions right now
Live weather is unavailable right now. The ranking below is based on season and time of day.
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.
Likely catch now (10 species)
About the fishing here
The usual catches here are Striped Bass, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Common Carp and Largemouth Bass.
For Striped Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.
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
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 Striped Bass, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Common Carp, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Black Crappie.
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 Striped Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.
What is biting at Lake Tuscaloosa right now?
Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 24%.