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77 km of the Tombigbee River navigation corridor, with channel depths from USACE hydrographic survey. The river tops out around 49 ft. The depth chart is built from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the humps, channels and drop-offs you see are measured, not guessed. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Traced from the shoreline, Tombigbee River - Reach 1 of 2 runs 70,033 acres with 140.9 miles of edge. An index of 3.8 puts the bank firmly in maze territory: point after pocket after cove, every one a casting target. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 52% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. Figure 46 mi of water from one end to the other, 19.3 mi at the beam. The nearest mapped water is Lake Lowndes, 7 mi to the northeast.
Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 5 to 20 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 8 to 30 ft; cold water stacks them in 8 to 40 ft. Top water on the chart: Channel current seam (mile 2.5), a current seam in the 13 ft range, prime in spring. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Channel current seam (mile 2.5) (13 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Channel current seam (mile 2.5) (13 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Channel current seam (mile 2.5) (13 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Channel current seam (mile 2.5) (13 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Come spring, look for spotted bass tight to the bank in 5 to 20 ft. They move out to 15 to 40 ft in summer and finish the year down in 15 to 49 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Channel bar / point (mile 6.2): a point around 18 ft that scores prime in spring. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A drop shot over brush or an underspin + fluke (schoolers) is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Channel bar / point (mile 6.2) (18 ft) | Ned rig on gravel points, Shaky head |
| Summer | 15 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Channel bar / point (mile 6.2) (18 ft) | Drop shot over brush, Underspin + fluke (schoolers) |
| Fall | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Channel bar / point (mile 6.2) (18 ft) | Walking topwater, Underspin |
| Winter | 15 to 49 ft | midday | Channel bar / point (mile 6.2) (18 ft) | Damiki/hover rig, Jigging spoon |
Count 31 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Current seam (mile 37.9), sits near 34 ft.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Alabama waters are set by the Alabama DCNR — and special regulations can apply to Tombigbee River - Reach 1 of 2 specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Tombigbee River - Reach 1 of 2 is about 49 ft (15 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart here comes from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the contours reflect measured depths.
Anglers target rainbow trout, spotted bass on Tombigbee River - Reach 1 of 2. This isn't a survey of the water — none is published for it — but an informed estimate from the species common to the region, narrowed by this water's depth, size and each species' range.
Channel current seam (mile 2.5) is the top-rated area: a current seam in about 13 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in spring. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For rainbow trout, 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.
Fishing on Tombigbee River - Reach 1 of 2 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.
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Browse all Alabama fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: state fisheries survey programs. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.