Sipsey Fork Pictures

Pictures from below Smith Lake Dam, the Lower Sipsey Fork

Boy Scouts trout fish below Smith Lake Dam, Alabama
Trout like clear, cold water.  The water coming out of Smith Lake is cold year round because of how deep the lake is and the depth of the intake.

Cliff Prosser fishes the Sipsey Fork
Cliff Prosser fishes the Sipsey Fork in early June.  Early morning works best.

The right fly makes a difference, and Sipsey Fork fish often feed on extremely small flies.
An angler prepares to fish a hole below Smith Lake Dam.  Waders are useful, as the water temperatures are in the low 50s.

Fly fishing the Sipsey Fork for trout
Fly fishing is a fun way to catch rainbow trout. Small flies work well on the Sipsey Fork.

Send me your picture, doug.darr@dcnr.alabama.gov.