Check which species have trophy potential in Lake Bickerstaff
Lake Bickerstaff fishing reports
Log your catch and check out other catches from the community in the Fishbrain app.
When are Striped Bass biting on Lake Bickerstaff?
Learn what time of year and day to go fishing at Lake Bickerstaff. Download Fishbrain today to look for new fishing spots, scout new fishing access, or prep for your next trip.
Fishing regulations at Lake Bickerstaff, AL
Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.
Fishing regulations in Alabama can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Striped bass as of April 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
Memorable
Measurement
Bag limit = 15 Saltwater Striped Bass, and Hybrids or Combinations per person per day. No more than 5 of the 15 may exceed 22 inches in total length. Lake specific regulations are provided below.
Inland Reservoir:>/b> It is illegal to possess more than two saltwater striped bass that exceed 22 inches in total length in the daily creel limit and only one of those may exceed 30 inches in total length.
Lewis Smith Reservoir: It is illegal to possess more than two saltwater striped bass that exceed 22 inches in total length in the daily creel limit. It shall be unlawful to intentionally cull from the creel any saltwater striped bass from June 15th to October 15th.
Lake Martin: It is illegal to possess more than two saltwater striped bass that exceed 22 inches in total length in the daily creel limit. It shall be unlawful to intentionally cull from the creel any saltwater striped bass from June 15th to October 15th.
Thurlow Reservoir: It is illegal to possess more than two saltwater striped bass that exceed 22 inches in total length in the daily creel limit and only one of those may exceed 30 inches in total length.
Yates Reservoir: It is illegal to possess more than two saltwater striped bass that exceed 22 inches in total length in the daily creel limit and only one of those may exceed 30 inches in total length.
Only 2 striped bass are allowed within MRD Jurisdiction. See outdooralabama.com for more details.
Morone saxatilis
Regulations for
FAQ about Lake Bickerstaff fishing
- Striped bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Black crappie - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @LOCKSLEYYYY reported a nice Striped bass.
- @lucilomaldonado reported a nice Black crappie.
Free trial available