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Spring
Spring pulls largemouth into the creek arms and the backs of pockets to spawn, while spotted bass stack on rocky current areas. Squarebills, spinnerbaits, and jigs around wood and rock produce well as the water warms.
Alabama Bass Fishing Guide
Neely Henry Lake Bass Fishing Guide
Coosa River current, riprap, and hard-fighting spots
Neely Henry Lake is an 11,200-acre Coosa River impoundment running through Gadsden and Rainbow City in Northeast Alabama. It is a classic river-style fishery, current, riprap, bridge pilings, laydowns, and seawalls, where Coosa River spotted bass pull far above their weight and quality largemouth hold in the creeks and around cover. For anglers in the Gadsden area, it is genuine trophy-capable water right in the backyard.
River lakes like Neely Henry reward anglers who understand current. The bite often turns on when water is moving, and the most productive spots change with flow. Captain Shane fishes it with proven Coosa River tactics and puts you on the cover and current breaks that are loading up with fish that day.
11,200
Surface acres
Coosa River
River system
Spotted & largemouth bass
Top targets
Current-driven river lake
Character
Right Now On The Water
Neely Henry Lake water temperature
🎣 What it means: Hot summer pattern. Early-morning and late topwater; deep ledges and current breaks midday.
Our daily water-temp trend
We log Neely Henry Lake's reading every day, so this trend fills in over the season, a real, local record of how the bite is shaping up.
Solunar Forecast
Best times to fish: Neely Henry Lake
Live solunar feed
66/100
Very Good
Saturday, Jul 11
🎣 Today's bite: Very good day. Solid major periods around the waning crescent. Hit the windows below and work first and last light.
24-hour bite intensity
Bite intensity
Peak windows
Right now
◆ Major periods
9:45 am – 11:45 am
Moon overhead
9:45 pm – 11:45 pm
Moon underfoot
◇ Minor periods
4:15 am – 5:15 am
Moonrise
4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Moonset
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5:42 am
Sunrise
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7:57 pm
Sunset
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13%
Waning Crescent
Computed from sun & moon position for Neely Henry Lake (33.93, -86.05) · times are Central.
Year-Round
Seasonal bass patterns on Neely Henry Lake
How the bite changes through the year, and how each trip is matched to the season.
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Summer
Summer is prime spotted-bass time on the current. Main-river rock, bridge pilings, and current seams hold fish that crush crankbaits, topwater, and shaky-head presentations, especially when there is good flow.
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Fall
Fall brings the shad migration into the creeks and a strong shallow bite. Moving baits around the bait schools and over shallow cover bring fast action through the cooler months.
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Winter
Winter fish hold near deeper cover and current breaks. Slower presentations and jerkbaits on stable days produce quality bites, and pressure is light.
Who this lake fits
Neely Henry is ideal for anglers in Gadsden, Rainbow City, Attalla, Southside, and the surrounding Coosa Valley who want strong fishing close to home, and for anyone who enjoys hard-fighting spotted bass and current-oriented river fishing.
What to expect on the water
You will fish a fully equipped bass boat with all rods, reels, and tackle provided. Captain Shane keys on current, cover, and the day's most productive water. Bring an Alabama fishing license, dress for the conditions, and pack a cooler for the day.
On The Water
Neely Henry Lake bass, up close
Good to Know
Neely Henry Lake bass fishing: FAQ
What bass species does Neely Henry hold?
Neely Henry is known for hard-fighting Coosa River spotted bass along with quality largemouth. Spotted bass favor the main-river current and rock, while largemouth hold in the creeks and around shallow cover.
Why does current matter on Neely Henry?
Neely Henry is a river-run Coosa lake, and the bite often improves when water is moving. Current positions bass on predictable cover and seams, so guided trips key on flow to find the most active fish.
Is Neely Henry a good lake for anglers near Gadsden?
Yes, it runs right through Gadsden and Rainbow City, making it the closest quality bass water for the Coosa Valley and an easy choice for a half- or full-day guided trip.
Book your Neely Henry Lake bass fishing trip
Captain Shane Ellis & his pro guide team · USCG licensed · all gear included.
