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Spring
Spring moves largemouth into the pockets and the backs of coves to spawn while spotted bass gang up on points and rock. Squarebills, jigs, and soft plastics around docks and wood shine as the water warms.
Alabama Bass Fishing Guide
Logan Martin Lake Bass Fishing Guide
The 'Lake of a Thousand Coves' on the Coosa
Logan Martin Lake is a 15,000-acre Coosa River reservoir near Pell City and Talladega, often called the 'Lake of a Thousand Coves' for its endless docks, pockets, and shoreline. It is one of the best spotted-bass fisheries in the region, with quality largemouth mixed in, and its proximity to Birmingham makes it the most convenient serious bass lake for the metro area.
Logan Martin is a dock and cover lake at heart. Skipping baits under boat docks, working seawalls and laydowns, and finding the right pockets are what put fish in the boat. Captain Shane fishes it with proven Coosa River tactics and shortcuts the search so you spend your day on productive water.
~15,000
Surface acres
Coosa River
River system
Spotted & largemouth bass
Top targets
Lake of a Thousand Coves
Nickname
Year-Round
Seasonal bass patterns on Logan Martin Lake
How the bite changes through the year — and how each trip is matched to the season.
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Summer
Summer is dock-skipping and spotted-bass season. Shaded docks, seawalls, and main-lake points hold fish that take shaky heads, crankbaits, and topwater early and late.
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Fall
Fall shifts the bass shallow behind migrating shad. Moving baits in the pockets and around bait schools bring fast, fun action through the cooler months.
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Winter
Winter concentrates fish on deeper structure and around docks in the warmer pockets. Slower presentations and jerkbaits produce quality bites on stable days with light pressure.
Who this lake fits
Logan Martin is the natural choice for anglers from Birmingham, Pell City, Talladega, and the I-20 corridor who want quality bass fishing close to the metro. It is also a favorite of anglers who love skipping docks and chasing hard-pulling spotted bass.
What to expect on the water
Trips run from a fully equipped bass boat with all rods, reels, and tackle included. Captain Shane reads the conditions, picks the docks, pockets, and structure holding fish, and puts you on a productive pattern. Bring an Alabama fishing license, dress for the weather, and pack a cooler.
On The Water
Logan Martin Lake bass, up close
Good to Know
Logan Martin Lake bass fishing — FAQ
Why is Logan Martin called the Lake of a Thousand Coves?
Its shoreline is a maze of pockets, coves, and docks, which gives bass enormous amounts of cover. That dock-and-cover character defines how the lake fishes and makes skipping baits under docks a key tactic.
Is Logan Martin a good lake for Birmingham anglers?
Yes — it is the closest quality bass lake to the Birmingham metro, an easy day trip out the I-20 corridor through Pell City, which makes it ideal for a half- or full-day guided trip.
What bass species are in Logan Martin?
Logan Martin is an excellent Coosa River spotted-bass fishery with quality largemouth mixed in. Spots favor points and rock, while largemouth hold around docks, seawalls, and the backs of coves.
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Captain Shane Ellis & his pro guide team · USCG licensed · all gear included.
