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Lewis Smith Lake Fishing Regulations 2026
Lewis Smith Lake fishing regulations in 2026: top targets are spotted bass, striped bass, largemouth bass. 33 current rules across 8 species from DCNR.
Rules (33)
DCNR regulates 33 rules across 8 species at this water.
Largemouth Bass
Lewis Smith Reservoir
- Slot min
- 13"
- Slot max
- 15"
It is illegal to possess any largemouth bass, Alabama bass or spotted bass between 13 inches and 15 inches in total length.
Harris Reservoir
- Slot min
- 13"
- Slot max
- 16"
It is illegal to possess any largemouth bass between 13 inches and 16 inches in total length.
R. L. Harris Lake
- Slot min
- 13"
- Slot max
- 16"
Largemouth bass between 13 inches and 16 inches in total length must be returned to the lake unharmed
Walter F. George Reservoir (Lake Eufaula) And Its Tributaries
- Min size
- 14"
Saltwater Striped Bass
Lewis Smith ReservoirCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 2
- Max size
- 22"
- Gear
- No Culling
It shall be unlawful to intentionally cull from the creel any saltwater striped bass from June 15th to October 15th. Culling is defined as removing and releasing a saltwater striped bass from the creel (live well, stringer, basket, bucket, cooler or other container) whether or not it is replaced with another striped bass. that exceed 22 inches in total length in the daily creel limit. It is illegal to possess more than two saltwater striped bass that exceed 22 inches in total length in the daily creel limit.
Rainbow Trout
Cold Tailwaters Below Lake Lewis Smith DamOpen
- Status
- Permitted
stocked from the Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery in Tennessee
Sipsey Fork From Lewis Smith Dam Downstream To The Confluence With The Mulberry ForkCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Daily bag
- 5
- Gear
- No Culling
It shall be unlawful to cull from the creel any trout caught from the Sipsey Fork from Lewis Smith Dam downstream to the confluence with the Mulberry Fork. Culling is defined as removing and releasing a trout from the creel (live well, stringer, basket, bucket, cooler or other container) whether or not it is replaced with another trout. It shall be unlawful to cull from the creel any trout caught from the Sipsey Fork from Lewis Smith Dam downstream to the confluence with the Mulberry Fork. Culling is defined as removing and releasing a trout from the creel (live well, stringer, basket, bucket, cooler or other container) whether or not it is replaced with another trout
Striped Bass
Alabama State Waters
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
Only two Striped Bass are allowed within MRD Jurisdiction.
Mrd Jurisdiction
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/person
Only two Striped Bass are allowed within MRD Jurisdiction
Waters Of AlabamaCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Game fish must be immediately returned to the water.
Alabama Bass
Lewis Smith Reservoir
- Slot min
- 13"
- Slot max
- 15"
It is illegal to possess any largemouth bass, Alabama bass or spotted bass between 13 inches and 15 inches in total length.
Spotted Bass
Lewis Smith Reservoir
- Slot min
- 13"
- Slot max
- 15"
It is illegal to possess any largemouth bass, Alabama bass or spotted bass between 13 inches and 15 inches in total length.
Black Bass
All Species
Sipsey Fork River From Lewis Smith Dam To The Confluence With The Mulberry Fork
- Gear
- Angling Only
No more than two rods and reels, or poles, or any combination thereof may be used
FAQ
Who regulates fishing on Lewis Smith Lake?
DCNR regulates fishing on Lewis Smith Lake.
What species can I target on Lewis Smith Lake?
Lewis Smith Lake is best known for spotted bass, striped bass, largemouth bass. Other species are present and tracked in the rule tables below.
Where should I verify these rules?
These rules summarize DCNR's published content. Always confirm with the official source before keeping a catch.
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch.