What you need to know about fishing H Neely Henry Lake

This body of water is located on the Coosa River, created in the 1950’s and 1960’s by The Alabama Power Company. Named after the President of the Alabama Power Company, N. Heely Henry, this lake runs 77 miles long and has a total acreage of 11,200. Popular game fish include Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, and Catfish. Lake N. Heely Henry is known to have a very strong current. This current will position the bass and panfish in the current seams and current breaks. Anglers are often warned about the unpredictable/swirling current, as any type of submerged hazard becomes even more dangerous.