Cheaha State Park

Fishing

Cheaha Lake

This 6-acre lake allows fishing from hand-launched boats with a valid Alabama fishing license. Our lake features bass, bluegill, bream, and catfish. Purchase an Alabama fishing license here.

 

Catfishing

Late Spring to Early fall is the best time for catfishing. It is usually good in the afternoons before dark. 

 

Bass fishing 

Spring - Focus on the warmest parts of the day, typically midday to late afternoon (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). 

Summer - Fish early in the morning (7 a.m. until about 9 a.m.) or late in the evening (a few hours before sunset). 

Fall - mid-morning to late afternoon 

Winter - mid-afternoon (around 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.).

 

Bream fishing

The best times to fish for bluegill are usually early morning and late afternoon from spring through summer.