The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Little Bear Creek Reservoir
Franklin County, Alabama · about 1,240 acres (1.9 sq mi)
64°F water, calm this morning.
About Little Bear Creek Reservoir
Little Bear Creek Reservoir is a lake in Franklin County, Alabama, covering about 1,240 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.9 miles with roughly 22 miles of shoreline. At about 620 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Red Bay lies about 9.5 miles to the west. Decatur, the nearest city, is about 54 miles east.
- Size
- About 1,240 acres (1.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 22 miles
- End to end
- About 3.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 620 ft
- County
- Franklin County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Alabama mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 64°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:23 am · sunset 4:48 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Little Bear Creek Reservoir
- Red Bayabout 9.5 mi west
- Hackleburgabout 10 mi southeast
- Russellvilleabout 12 mi east
- Phil Campbellabout 12 mi southeast
- Decaturnearest city, about 54 mi east
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Questions about Little Bear Creek Reservoir
What fish are in Little Bear Creek Reservoir?
Lakes like Little Bear Creek Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Little Bear Creek Reservoir?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Little Bear Creek Reservoir?
About 1,240 acres, with about 22 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Little Bear Creek Reservoir?
Red Bay is about 9.5 miles west; Hackleburg is about 10 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Little Bear Creek Reservoir today?
The surface was about 64°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Little Bear Creek Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
