Largemouth bass fishing good year-round, with the biggest usually caught from February through April when they are near the bank. Bluegill and redear sunfish are caught by bank and boat anglers from spring through summer. Channel catfish are caught year-round, but the summer months are best. Crappie fishing is best in February through April.
Lamar County Lake is a 68 acre lake located 8 miles west of Vernon on Alabama Highway 18 in Sulligent, Alabama. Directions: From Vernon take Alabama Hwy 18 west for 9 miles, then right on County Road 21 for 5-1/2 miles, then left on Fishing Lake Road to Lamar County Lake. Lake is open Sunrise to Sunset as follows: February 1 – November 30: The lake is open six days a week, closed on Tuesday. December 1 - January 31: The lake is closed. Clean public restrooms and concessions are available, including a wide variety of fishing tackle, live and artificial baits, and other fishing supplies, as well as drinks and refreshments. An accessible fishing pier makes it easy to reach deeper water without using a boat. Fish attractors have been added around the lake. Boats are also available for rent; a launching ramp is available for anglers with their own boats. Personal boats may have an outboard motor attached, but anglers may not use the outboard motor, only the trolling motor. Swimming and wading are not allowed.