Shelby County · reservoir · 13,367 acres
Lay Lake
Lay Lake is a reservoir in Shelby County, Alabama. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Alabama's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
96°
69°
6 mph
12%
Sat
Overcast
90°
78°
11 mph
68%
Sun
Fog
88°
70°
11 mph
68%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Waxahatchee Creek1.8 mi
- Crawford Branch2.5 mi
- Mill Creek2.8 mi
- Page Creek3.6 mi
- Kates Branch3.9 mi
- Paint Creek3.7 mi
- Wash Creek3.7 mi
- Cane Creek4.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official AL regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Lay Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lay Lake?+
Yes — Alabama requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Lay Lake?+
Lay Lake is a reservoir in Shelby County, Alabama. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.