The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
The Narrows
Shelby County, Alabama · about 740 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About The Narrows
The Narrows is a lake in Shelby County, Alabama, covering about 740 acres.
It stretches about 2.4 miles end to end with roughly 10.7 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 550 ft above sea level. Brook Highland lies about 1 miles to the southwest. Hoover, the nearest city, is about 9 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 740 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.7 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 550 ft
- County
- Shelby County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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
Lakes like The Narrows in Alabama usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
- Bluegill and sunfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:16 am · sunset 4:44 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near The Narrows
- Brook Highlandabout 1 mi southwest
- Lake Purdyabout 1.6 mi southwest
- Shoal Creekabout 2.9 mi southeast
- Highland Lakesabout 3.3 mi south
- Hoovernearest city, about 9 mi southwest
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Questions about The Narrows
What fish are in The Narrows?
Lakes like The Narrows usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is The Narrows?
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 The Narrows?
About 740 acres, with about 10.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near The Narrows?
Brook Highland is about 1 miles southwest; Lake Purdy is about 1.6 miles southwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in The Narrows?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
The Narrows on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
