Pike County Lake: Fishing Lake In Troy, Alabama

Can you remember the last time you went fishing? Or perhaps you haven’t and would like to give it a try. You could even be an avid angler and quickly become a fan of Pike County Lake, a fishing lake in Troy, Alabama. It’s small, well-managed, and has modern, tidy facilities. And it’s relatively quiet most of the time since it’s not widely known beyond locals.

Pike County Lake, a little-known lake in Troy, Alabama — The 45-acre lake is part of a multi-use park just five miles south of town on County Road 39. The lake has a boat ramp and an ADA-compliant fishing pier and is open from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day but Wednesday.

At the end of your line, you'll most likely find largemouth bass, redear sunfish, channel catfish, and bluegill. In addition to standard creel limits, the lake imposes a size limit for largemouth bass to keep the stock well-managed. You cannot keep any over 14 inches, only with the exception of one 20-inch per day.

The park only allows non-motorized boats and offers rentals for $5. There is a $3 launch fee if you bring your own, and a $3.75 daily fishing permit per person. Any angler who is 16 to 64 must have a standard fishing license, as well. The lake also has an ADA-compliant concessions shop with bait and tackle supplies, so you can buy what you need right there if you choose.

Here, you can go from your car to the shop to the water and hook the catch of your life in no time. But fishing isn't exactly a thing anyone gets in a hurry over, now is it?

And that sentiment leads to the lovely porch of the park's conference center, which is separate from the tackle shop. Sitting in a rocker watching a summer rain over the water seems even more peaceful than waiting for a fish to bite.

In addition to the fishing amenities and walking trails, the site is home to the Pike County Community Archery Park. It has an adult range with eight targets and a youth range with four.

Does Pike County Lake hit the mark for what you want in a fishing experience? Let us know your thoughts, especially if you’ve been. You could make this part of a bigger, uniquely South Alabama overnighter if you wanted. Spend several early afternoon hours fishing, tidy up at a nearby hotel (Courtyard by Mariott Troy rates well!), and scoot out somewhere nice for dinner. For that, check out the circa-1856 schoolhouse turned restaurant, aptly named Mossy Grove Schoolhouse.

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