Alabama Freshwater Fishing Report September 4-10

The Alabama Freshwater Fishing report is your best resource for the Lake Guntersville Fishing Report, Weiss Lake Fishing Report, Lake Eufaula Fishing Report, Mobile Tensaw Delta Fishing Report, and all the creeks, rivers, and reservoirs in between.

On this week’s Alabama Freshwater Fishing Report, we’ve got a great mix of voices from across the state. We kick things off with newcomer Joshua Walden, who introduces us to the Coosa River below Jordan Dam and shares how spotted bass have been hitting topwater poppers even in low, summer flows. Then we head south to the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, where Wayne Miller reports on cooler water temps, early shrimp migrations, and how bass are already keying in on shrimp baits. Finally, Lee Pitts checks in from up north with tips for finding crappie as they begin relating to wood cover, plus why small-profile Itty Bit baits are his go-to as fish transition into fall patterns

This week on the Alabama Freshwater Fishing Report, we’re starting things off with a new voice on the show—Joshua Walden, who has recently joined East Alabama Fly Fishing as a guide on the Coosa River below Jordan Dam. Joshua walks us through this beautiful stretch that runs down to downtown Wetumpka, a section more known for kayakers than anglers. He shares why he’s focused his guiding on spotted bass, what it’s like to fish minimum flows on a river that never shuts off, and how he’s been having success with topwater poppers even in the heat of the day. We also hear his story of rediscovering fly fishing, how he came to guide in his home waters, and a few memorable encounters with gar, suckers, and the occasional catfish.

Next, we swing down to the Mobile-Tensaw Delta where Wayne Miller gives us an encouraging report. A recent cool spell has dropped water temperatures nearly ten degrees, setting off an early jump in fall activity. Wayne explains how these “false fall” conditions can still trigger a real feeding spree, especially as shrimp push up into the river system. He dives into the unique forage base of the Delta, from shad and crawfish to the shrimp that turn bass into predators on a mission. We get tips on fishing DOA shrimp in heavy current, the pros and cons of live versus artificial shrimp, and what kind of structure to look for when the fish are stacked up feeding. Wayne reminds us that the Delta is always changing, and the real key is learning to read spots for current breaks, grass edges, and wood that can hold dozens of fish when the timing is right.

We close out the show with Lee Pitts, who checks in from up north with a look at the early fall crappie bite. Lee admits the cool weather has him thinking as much about deer stands as fishing, but he’s still been on the water and shares what he’s seeing. Fish are starting to relate more to wood cover, and he’s been catching a mix of crappie, catfish, and white bass on both live bait and Bobby Garland Itty Bit baits. He breaks down how he fishes tiny finesse offerings like the Itty Bit Mayfly and Slab Slayer around brush piles and standing timber, why smaller profiles can be the ticket in pressured waters, and how to tweak your setup for the delicate bites of early fall. Lee also explains what signals he watches for as the season shifts, from shorter daylight hours to wads of shad forming, and where anglers should look this week for the best chance at a few fish.

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