Alabama s Best Fly Fishing Complete Guide to the State s Best Fly Fishing

From trophy bass in mountain streams to redfish in pristine coastal marshes, Alabama offers some of North America's most diverse and unexplored fly fishing opportunities.

Discover why Alabama is becoming the next frontier for serious fly anglers, with its incredible range of environments spanning from Appalachian foothills to Gulf Coast waters. Written by conservation geneticist and fly fishing expert Matthew Lewis, this comprehensive guide reveals:

• Over 50 prime fishing locations across Alabama's varied terrain, from hidden mountain streams to world-class coastal flats
• Detailed access information and seasonal strategies for targeting 12+ gamefish species, including rare redeye bass and trophy redfish
• Essential fly patterns, tackle recommendations, and techniques specific to each region and species
• Conservation insights that help you protect and preserve these incredible fisheries for future generations

Drawing from his extensive experience as a Native Fish Coalition advisor and Jackson Kayak team member, Lewis provides insider knowledge that can only come from years of exploring Alabama's waters. Whether you're seeking smallmouth bass in the Tennessee Valley or exploring the emerging redfish opportunities along the Gulf Coast, this guide helps you unlock fishing experiences that rival any destination in the Southeast.

Featured on the Orvis fly fishing podcast and author of Fly Fishing for Redeye Bass, Lewis combines scientific expertise with practical fishing knowledge to create the definitive guide to Alabama's emerging status as "America's Amazon" for fly fishing diversity.