Lay Lake is a 12,000-acre reservoir located thirty-five minutes south of Birmingham off
I-65 and fifteen miles south of Columbiana in east-central Alabama. Lay Lake borders
St. Clair, Talladega, Shelby, Coosa, and Chilton Counties. The lake is a popular lake
for recreation. There are several public access areas for boating and fishing. Several
fishing tournaments are held at Lay lake every year.
I-65 and fifteen miles south of Columbiana in east-central Alabama. Lay Lake borders
St. Clair, Talladega, Shelby, Coosa, and Chilton Counties. The lake is a popular lake
for recreation. There are several public access areas for boating and fishing. Several
fishing tournaments are held at Lay lake every year.
Fishing: Lay lake is a very popular fishing lake. Largemouth bass and spotted bass
are the most popular species in these waters. There are high numbers of 2-3 pound
bass (largemouth and spotted). Crappie are also abundant in Lay Lake. 9-12 crappie
are common here. Many people enjoy fishing for bream, hybrid striped bass and
catfish also.
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