Coosa River (Wetumpka) Fishing Map & Spots (AL)

Hatch outlook

Willow fly (summer mayfly)Active window

Typical here: Apr 1 – Oct 31 · recurring broods all summer — the heart of it is June–July, famously around July 4th on the Tennessee River lakes; any one hatch lasts days to ~3 weeks

dunhatches at dusk — clouds of bugs just before dark, continuing into the night — after hatching they fly to shoreline foliage — trees near lighted docks get covered; the feeding zone is the water under bug-loaded overhanging bushes and willows
spinnerthe following days: mating, egg drop and spent flies falling from the overhangs — the bream bite under the bushes runs as long as the bugs do

A two-level event: bream stack under the bug trees, and the big bass stack under the bream. Fish the same bushes twice — small for bream, big for the bass just outside them.

Crickets or small poppers under a float tight to the bug-covered bushes for bream; beetle spins and hair jigs just under the surface; for the bass, run a bluegill-pattern topwater or squarebill down the outside edge of the overhangs.

The event happens over under and just outside overhanging willows and bushes on steep banks; trees near lighted docks after dark

Next on this water

Spring crawfish emergence · forageFeb 15 – May 15 · in ~6 months

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours on this water are approximations. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Coosa River (Wetumpka): what the data says

Jordan Dam through the Wetumpka rapids. Home water of the Coosa spotted bass. The river tops out around 20 ft. This chart interpolates between a real shoreline and a known maximum depth. It will point you at likely water, but it is not a navigation product. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.

The drawn water covers 965 acres wrapped in 33.7 miles of bank, with a single island in the mix. A development index of 7.7 means a maze of bays and points: far more casting targets than a round bowl of the same size. 68% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water. Call it 8.6 mi long by 5.4 mi wide at the broadest reach. Elmore County claims this one. Its nearest charted neighbour, Lake Jordan, is 12 mi to the northwest.

Spotted Bass fishing at Coosa River (Wetumpka)

The spring pattern is a shallow one: spotted bass in 5 to 20 ft. The depth story barely changes: 6 to 20 ft through summer, 6 to 20 ft in winter. The spot to know is Wetumpka rapids, a rock pile in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for spotted bass in spring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a drop shot over brush or an underspin + fluke (schoolers) gets it done.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	5 to 20 ft	dawn & dusk	Wetumpka rapids (6 ft)	Ned rig on gravel points, Shaky head
Summer	6 to 20 ft	dawn & dusk	Wetumpka rapids (6 ft)	Drop shot over brush, Underspin + fluke (schoolers)
Fall	6 to 20 ft	dawn & dusk	Wetumpka rapids (6 ft)	Walking topwater, Underspin
Winter	6 to 20 ft	midday	Tailout eddy (mile 15.0) (11 ft)	Damiki/hover rig, Jigging spoon

Striped Bass fishing at Coosa River (Wetumpka)

In spring, striped bass run shallow here, mostly 5 to 20 ft. Summer keeps them at 6 to 20 ft, and they winter in 6 to 20 ft. B D Greer Dam tailrace is the standout, a dam tailrace at roughly 17 ft, rated prime for spring striped bass. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a flutter spoon (deep) or an umbrella rig (trolled) most summer days.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	5 to 20 ft	dawn & dusk	B D Greer Dam tailrace (17 ft)	Bucktail jig + trailer, Walking topwater (dawn)
Summer	6 to 20 ft	dawn & dusk	B D Greer Dam tailrace (17 ft)	Flutter spoon (deep), Umbrella rig (trolled)
Fall	6 to 20 ft	dawn & dusk	B D Greer Dam tailrace (17 ft)	Topwater walker, Jerkbait
Winter	6 to 20 ft	midday	Jordan Dam tailrace (15 ft)	Alabama rig (slow), Flutter spoon

Blue Catfish fishing at Coosa River (Wetumpka)

Start shallow in spring: blue catfish sit in 4 to 20 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 5 to 20 ft covers summer, 6 to 20 ft covers winter. Top water on the chart: Jordan Dam tailrace, a creek channel in the 15 ft range, prime in spring. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at
Spring	4 to 20 ft	dusk	Jordan Dam tailrace (15 ft)
Summer	5 to 20 ft	dawn & dusk	Jordan Dam tailrace (15 ft)
Fall	6 to 20 ft	dusk	Jordan Dam tailrace (15 ft)
Winter	6 to 20 ft	midday	B D Greer Dam tailrace (17 ft)

Channel Catfish fishing at Coosa River (Wetumpka)

Spring channel catfish on Coosa River (Wetumpka) hold shallow, usually 3 to 12 ft. By summer they slide out to 6 to 20 ft, and by winter most fish are in 6 to 20 ft. The chart's best answer is Jordan Dam tailrace — creek channel, 15 ft, prime for summer. Prime time lands in after dark and the evening.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at
Spring	3 to 12 ft	dusk	Tailout eddy (mile 15.0) (11 ft)
Summer	6 to 20 ft	night & dusk	Jordan Dam tailrace (15 ft)
Fall	6 to 20 ft	dusk	Jordan Dam tailrace (15 ft)
Winter	6 to 20 ft	midday	Jordan Dam tailrace (15 ft)

Freshwater Drum fishing at Coosa River (Wetumpka)

Come spring, look for freshwater drum tight to the bank in 5 to 20 ft. Through summer count on 5 to 20 ft; the winter hold is 6 to 20 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Jordan Dam tailrace: a creek channel around 15 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is the evening. A jig + crawler combo or a small crankbait (slow) is the honest summer answer here.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	5 to 20 ft	midday & dawn	B D Greer Dam tailrace (17 ft)	Jig + curly tail (bounced), Small blade bait
Summer	5 to 20 ft	dusk	Jordan Dam tailrace (15 ft)	Jig + crawler combo, Small crankbait (slow)
Fall	6 to 20 ft	midday	Jordan Dam tailrace (15 ft)	Blade bait (vertical), Jigging spoon
Winter	6 to 20 ft	midday	Jordan Dam tailrace (15 ft)	Jigging spoon (slow)

Notable structure

Count 12 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, B D Greer Dam tailrace, sits near 17 ft.

B D Greer Dam tailrace: dam tailrace, around 17 ft
Jordan Dam tailrace: dam tailrace, around 17 ft
Jordan Dam tailrace: creek channel, around 15 ft
Outside-bend hole (mile 2.2): creek channel, around 15 ft
Outside-bend hole (mile 4.4): creek channel, around 15 ft
Outside-bend hole (mile 6.3): creek channel, around 15 ft
Outside-bend hole (mile 8.1): creek channel, around 15 ft
Outside-bend hole (mile 12.5): creek channel, around 15 ft
Tailout eddy (mile 15.0): eddy pocket, around 11 ft
Tailout eddy (mile 0.3): eddy pocket, around 11 ft
Riffle & run (mile 10.0): rock pile, around 7 ft
Wetumpka rapids: rock pile, around 6 ft

Public access & boat ramps

Boat launch — ramp
Boat launch — ramp
Boat launch — ramp
Goldstar Boat Ramp — ramp

Access data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) — community-mapped launches. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.

Coosa River (Wetumpka) fishing regulations

Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Alabama waters are set by the Alabama DCNR — and special regulations can apply to Coosa River (Wetumpka) specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

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Common questions

How deep is Coosa River (Wetumpka)?

Coosa River (Wetumpka) is about 20 ft (6 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.

What fish are in Coosa River (Wetumpka)?

Anglers target spotted bass, striped bass, blue catfish, channel catfish, freshwater drum on Coosa River (Wetumpka).

Where is the best fishing spot on Coosa River (Wetumpka)?

B D Greer Dam tailrace is the top-rated area: a dam tailrace in about 17 ft of water that rates prime for striped bass in spring. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.

When is the best time to fish Coosa River (Wetumpka)?

For spotted bass, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.

What are the fishing regulations for Coosa River (Wetumpka)?

Fishing on Coosa River (Wetumpka) is regulated by the Alabama DCNR. Check the official Alabama regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.

Nearby waters

Lake Jordan 12 mi · Mitchell Lake 23 mi · Lake Martin 26 mi · Lay Lake 46 mi · Dallas County Public Fishing Lake 51 mi · Lee County Public Fishing Lake 54 mi · Chambers County Public Fishing Lake 55 mi · Pike County Public Fishing Lake 57 mi · Barbour County Public Fishing Lake 62 mi · Bibb County Public Fishing Lake 62 mi · Lake Wedowee 62 mi · Crenshaw County Public Fishing Lake 63 mi

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