Thread: Heading down April 1-7

OK Kentucky fellows, my Feb trip has done wore off, so don't make me come down. Will be a month or two before next trip. Childress and Eugene Points can be accessed easily by putting in at Jeff Friend Kayak Launch, 5.6 or so miles from Rouses on Fort Morgan Rd. That's where I put in 90% of the time. I look for the deepest holes for trout and drop offs for flounder with my depth finder or you can usually see the cut offs with polarized glasses. Disappointing, I didn't catch any flounder last year. Last spring, the best holes were further west. Trout didn't run as big in the spring as last fall, good eating non the less. I've never found grassy areas, but I'm still learning salt water, since I moved north from Tampa 35 years ago, and this by no means expert advice, mostly "observations". Boy, I wish I could follow you all down. Work is getting the way, I'm supposed to be semi retired.

Owensboro. And yes , little lagoon for grass

Where can I launch my kayaks on Shelby lake? It looks deeper than Little Lagoon on google earth.

Originally Posted by dmoses

Where can I launch my kayaks on Shelby lake? It looks deeper than Little Lagoon on google earth.

At the public access spot just across from the pier, not sure if there is a launch fee.
Just remember you have to have a freshwater license, and mostly going to catch bass & bream. There are some reds in there, but its mainly a freshwater system.

Yes, don’t forget your freshwater liscence. I never got a bite there, so I stuck with little lagoon where I’d catch fish. If I had more time when done there, I’d like to figure it out. Some good articles on fishing Lake Shelby if you google it.

Originally Posted by CarlF

At the public access spot just across from the pier, not sure if there is a launch fee.
Just remember you have to have a freshwater license, and mostly going to catch bass & bream. There are some reds in there, but its mainly a freshwater system.

Right next to the dog park is a kayak launching area that could use a big upgrade and the sign says that there is a fee last time I was there.

I guess I am a little confused. The saltwater boundary I found on outdoor Alabama seems to include Shelby lake?

Saltwater / Freshwater License Boundary | Outdoor Alabama

I went while camping at the campground and used the boat ramp there, thier pamplets state the need for a fresh water liscence.

Shelby Lake system is part of the Park and is considered freshwater for licence purposes under the Park regulations.
I believe this is posted at the access points around the lake system, as are the size & bag limits.

Fishing at Gulf State Park | Alapark

Thanks for the info gents! Might as well get a freshwater license too. Spending 30 bucks to avoid a $500 fee is just good math.