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Claiborne Lake

Claiborne Lake is a reservoir in Alabama, near Monroe County.

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Claiborne is the lowest reservoir on the Alabama River, reaching upstream toward Millers Ferry Dam. Its long shape makes a creek mouth or a current break a more manageable target than a whole day spent running similar banks.

Claiborne Lake facts
WaterClaiborne Lake
StateAlabama
CountyMonroe
Surface area5,850 acres

Fish a smaller piece of the river

Bring a bass lure across the edge between moving and slower water, or turn into sheltered cover with a weedless worm. For bream, a small bait under a float lets you settle into a quieter bank session.

Isaac Creek provides a starting point to investigate for reservoir access and camping. Make sure your plans use the pool above Claiborne Dam; the river below it is a different stretch of water.

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