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Tuscaloosa, AL Fishing Trip — August

Your Tuscaloosa, AL Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 90°F / Low 72°F1.4" rain · 8 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in August

8 species
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
White BassGood
White Bass
Various
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging

August Weather in Tuscaloosa

90°F
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
1.4"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

6 Guides Near Tuscaloosa

No guides are based in Tuscaloosa, but these guides operate nearby.

Riverside Fly Shop - Riverside Fly Shop
Riverside Fly Shop

Riverside Fly Shop

4.9(118)Top Rated
Bremen, Alabama
Alex City Guide Service - Alex City Guide Service
Alex City Guide Service

Alex City Guide Service

4.9(48)Top Rated
Alexander City, Alabama
SouthernCats Guide Service - SouthernCats Guide Service
SouthernCats Guide Service

SouthernCats Guide Service

5(31)Top Rated
Russellville, Alabama
Stripemaster's Guide Service - Stripemaster's Guide Service
Stripemaster's Guide Service

Stripemaster's Guide Service

4.8(25)Top Rated

Stripemasters Guide Service has 10 years combined experience Striper fishing Smith Lake, Alabama. We fish all year round full time. We utilize different techniques in different times of the year.

Striped Bass
Jasper, Alabama
Smith Lake Fishing Adventures - Smith Lake Fishing Adventures
Smith Lake Fishing Adventures

Smith Lake Fishing Adventures

5(17)Top Rated

Smith Lake Fishing Adventures strives to offer the best striped bass fishing guide service on Lewis Smith Lake in Alabama. Book your fishing trip today.

Striped Bass
Arley, Alabama
Chads Fishing Guide Service - Chads Fishing Guide Service
Chads Fishing Guide Service

Chads Fishing Guide Service

5(7)Top Rated

Unleash the thrill of fishing on Lake Martin with our exceptional guides! Book your adventure with Jimmy Chad Miller's Guide Service now.

freshwater
Eclectic, Alabama
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Bluegill

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Alabama Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$13.10
Non-Resident$51.80
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately.

Buy License Online — Alabama

Species Regulations

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

There are some special regulation areas, so consult the Alabama fishing regulations before fishing.

Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

No limit on channel and blue catfish less than 34 inches in length. Only one blue catfish greater than 34 inches in length may be harvested per day.

White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

No specific notes.

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