Ensure a great time on your Alabama inshore fishing trips by including Blountsville and the rest of Blount County in your Deep South itinerary. This locale prides itself on being “older than the state” and wears its history on its proverbial sleeve. The entire area is dotted with structures that date back to its early years, lovingly restored and preserved, with some in use to this day. Apart from its rich heritage, the destination is naturally as pretty as a picture, with its lush rolling hills and rivers. Situated along Hwy 231, Blountsville is the ideal access point to freshwater fishing trips around the greater Birmingham and Blount County regions.
When you visit Blountsville, take the opportunity to fish in the Black Warrior River’s major tributaries, the Mulberry Fork and the Locust Fork. These two forks run along Blount County and are primarily known as kayaking and canoeing spots. Intrepid anglers still include them in their fishing tours because they offer excellent opportunities to catch Alabama’s favorite freshwater targets. The Mulberry Fork’s upper region is a beautiful wade fishing spot, while its lower part offers float fishing opportunities. The upper one is the more productive of the two, where you can expect to catch largemouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, bluegill, and longear sunfish.
The Locust Fork is the second longest free-flowing river in Alabama, supporting over 70 fish species. It’s well-regarded as a spotted bass fly fishing spot, though you can also have a great time inshore fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, and other sunfish species in the fork.
For some reservoir fishing, Inland Lake should be on your list. Located southwest of Blount County’s seat, Oneonta, this deep and clear lake has a 32.25-mile shore access. Anglers and boaters can access the lake via two boat ramps: one near Allgood on Hwy 75 and another near Oneonta off Hwy 75.
To enrich your fishing trip in Alabama or any other destination in the United States, book the services of a local expert. Choose from the state’s master guides with their saltwater and freshwater charters to enjoy a safe adventure, whether on your own, with a friend or partner, or with your kids. Sunrise Charters in Gulf Shores, Ocean Cat Charters, and Southern Sun Inshore Charters in Orange Beach are just some of the top-notch charters you can book for your fishing trip on Alabama's Gulf Coast. Each offers anglers and their families a range of angling experiences with a side of southern hospitality.
Blountsville and Blount County offer year-round fishing action like the rest of Alabama. Just familiarize yourself with the daily creel limits, especially for the most sought-after target species, so you don't accidentally over-fish.
Enjoy Alabama’s relaxing and thrilling sides when you travel to Blountsville and Blount County with your friends or family.
Spring Valley Beach Water Park is one of Alabama’s most popular tourist destinations. It has the biggest swimming pool in the region at 2 acres, plus a whole host of water slides and pavilions. For the ultimate water slide experience of your life, check out the extreme 360 ° Rush Water Slide but be warned — it’s not for the faint of heart.
Blount County is known as Alabama’s Covered Bridge Capital. It is home to three of the state’s covered bridges that are still in existence today. Horton, Old Easley, and Swann are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.