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Wilson Lake

Alabama
62.87 km²
34.8168, -87.5059
11 species
NHD 87864655
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About Wilson Lake

Wilson Lake is a natural lake or pond in Alabama, United States. It covers approximately 62.87 km² (15535 acres). The lake centroid is located at 34.8168° N, 87.5059° W. 11 fish species are commonly found in waters like this one, including 1 introduced species. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
October – April
Cooler months fish best in the south
Natural lake
Very large
Big-water tactics apply
Species diversity
Diverse
11 species in this region
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Wilson Lake

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 11h 39m
Dawn11:24
Sunrise11:49
Sunset23:29
Dusk23:54

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  • Dawn10:54 – 12:49Excellent
  • Morning12:49 – 17:39Good
  • Midday17:39 – 20:29Calm
  • Afternoon20:29 – 22:29Good
  • Dusk22:29 – 00:24Excellent
  • Night00:24 – 10:54Good
Moon: 13% · waning↑ 08:43

Fish species

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Wilson Lake?

Species you can expect in or near Wilson Lake include Striped Bass, Crappie, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bluegill / Sunfish, and others. The list is based on species present in Alabama waters and GBIF occurrence records.

How big is Wilson Lake?

Wilson Lake covers approximately 62.87 square kilometres (15535 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Wilson Lake located?

Wilson Lake is located in Alabama, United States, with its centroid at 34.8168°, -87.5059°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF