Lake Jordan Fishing
A 6,800-acre reservoir in Coosa County.
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Getting oriented on Lake Jordan
ADCNR puts Lake Jordan at 6,800 acres, a reservoir in Coosa County. Its dam belongs to Alabama Power. It also goes by Jordan Lake. From the lake point, Kellyton is around 3 miles away.
ADCNR lists 2 public ramps on it. Anglers on foot get 3 bank sites on the ADCNR bank map. ADCNR files it with ADCNR Fisheries District II.
ADCNR acreage (ADCNR page); operator and kind from the ADCNR reservoir program and dam owner listings; Census 2023 places.
What the ADCNR page says about Lake Jordan
In the words of the ADCNR page:
Background: Located twenty-five miles due north of the city of Montgomery in central Alabama, Lake Jordan is a 6,800-acre impoundment on the Coosa River with 188 miles of shoreline. The Mitchell Dam tailwater area at the upper end of the lake is a popular recreational area to many anglers with ample bank fishing access. Lake Jordan was impounded by Alabama Power Company in 1928; however, in 1967, Bouldin Dam was completed which impounded an adjacent basin that connects Lake Jordan by a short canal. Lake Jordan is very fertile and supports high densities of sport fish and forage species.
Public and private boat ramps, as well as several private marinas provide access to Lake Jordan. Two popular public boating access areas include Bonner’s Point on the west side of the lake and Rotary Landing to the east. Several private marinas located on the main lake and up river near Mitchell Dam also include boat ramps. Topographic maps of Lake Jordan are available at local marinas and sporting goods stores.
Fishery: The most common sport fish found in Lake Jordan include the Alabama spotted bass, largemouth bass, hybrid striped bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, and black and white crappie. Popular non-game fish include channel catfish, blue catfish, and flathead catfish. Primary forage species include both threadfin shad and gizzard shad. Overall, the status of the fish population in Lake Jordan remains unchanged from the 1980s.
ADCNR page for Lake Jordan, quoted, outdooralabama.com, read November 1, 2026.
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ADCNR and record sources back each fish listed for Lake Jordan.
ADCNR reservoir and state lake pages, Alabama state record lists; read November 1, 2026.
Trailering onto Lake Jordan
- Bonner's Point boat ramp on Lake Jordan5 lanes, 3 docks, 107 trailer spaces, lights, restrooms, ADA access, paved parking
- Camp Rotary (State Ramp) on Lake Jordan4 lanes, 2 docks, 70 trailer spaces, lights, ADA access, paved parking
Riprap, piers and banks at Lake Jordan
- Mitchell Tailrace on Lake Jordanfishing pier, Alabama Power Company
- Bonners Boat Ramp on Lake Jordanfishing pier, Alabama Power Company
- Rotary Boat Ramp on Lake Jordanfishing pier, Alabama Power Company
Second ramps near Lake Jordan
- Madwin Creek (Windy Point) boat ramp on Lake MartinLake Martin, 13 miles southeast
- Young's Landing (D.A.R.E. Park) on Lake MartinLake Martin, 14 miles southeast
- Kowaliga boat ramp on Lake MartinLake Martin, 14 miles south
- Pace's Point (Pleasure Point) boat ramp on Lake MartinLake Martin, 14 miles southeast
ADCNR WFF public boat ramp list (list), read November 1, 2026; ADCNR fish-from-the-bank map (outdooralabama.com), read November 1, 2026.
What the digest lets you keep from Lake Jordan
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bass | 10 a day | open all year |
| Walleye | 2 a day | open all year |
| Sauger | 5 a day; 15 inches TL minimum | open all year |
| White Bass | 15 a day | open all year |
| Yellow Bass | 15 a day | open all year |
| Saltwater Striped Bass and Hybrids or Combinations | 15 a day | open all year |
| Crappie | 30 a day; 9 inches TL (exemptions apply) minimum | open all year |
| Yellow Perch | No daily limit | open all year |
| Catfish (under 34 inches) | No daily limit | open all year |
| Catfish (over 34 inches) | 1 a day | open all year |
| Bream | 50 a day | open all year |
| Rainbow Trout | 5 a day | open all year |
| Alligator Gar | 1 a day | open all year |
| Sturgeon | Closed Season | Closed season (immediate release) |
| Paddlefish or Spoonbill | Closed Season | Closed season (immediate release) |
| Skipjack Herring | 50 a day | open all year |
On Lake Jordan the statewide digest rows are the default.
Freshwater anglers need an Alabama fishing license from 16 on ($17.45 resident, $68.20 nonresident for 2026-27); residents 65 and older are exempt.
Limits as printed in the Official 2026-2027 Alabama Hunting and Fishing Digest (ADCNR, eRegulations edition) (limits page; digest PDF), read November 1, 2026.
State-record fish from Lake Jordan
| Species | Weight | Water as printed | Angler | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gar, Longnose | 32 lbs., 14 oz. | Jordan Reservoir | Gary Smyth | April 18, 1985 |
Alabama state record lists kept by ADCNR (Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division for freshwater; Marine Resources Division State Record Fish Committee for saltwater) (freshwater, saltwater), read November 1, 2026.
Contest days at Lake Jordan
For Lake Jordan trail stops and results, open the tournament page.
How Lake Jordan compares with nearby reservoirs
Among the five closest Alabama lakes with pages, Lake Martin is the biggest at about 39,180 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Kind | ADCNR ramps | Bank sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Jordan | 6,800 | reservoir | 2 | 3 | |
| Lake Martin | 13 miles southeast | 39,180 | reservoir | 5 | 9 |
| Tallaseehatchee Watershed Number 1 | 20 miles northwest | 136 | lake | 0 | 1 |
| Mitchell Lake | 25 miles west | 10,856 | reservoir | 1 | 5 |
| Yates Lake | 26 miles south | 1,980 | reservoir | 0 | 2 |
| Thurlow Lake | 29 miles south | 585 | reservoir | 0 | 1 |
Acres from ADCNR pages where printed, else NHD outlines; ADCNR ramp list and bank map; read November 1, 2026.
Around Lake Jordan: towns, shops and more water
Other lake pages around Lake Jordan
- Lake Martin13 miles southeast
- Tallaseehatchee Watershed Number 120 miles northwest
- Mitchell Lake25 miles west
- Yates Lake26 miles south
- Thurlow Lake29 miles south
Where anglers fill the livewell before Lake Jordan
- Ridge Marinamarina, Kellyton, 3 miles
- Parker Creek Marinamarina, Alexander City, 3 miles
- Fish Tales Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Alexander City, 8 miles
- Russell Marine – River North Marinamarina, Alexander City, 9 miles
- Smith Marina On Lake Martinmarina, Alexander City, 10 miles
- Lake Side Marina Water Craft Rentalsmarina, Jacksons Gap, 11 miles
Guides and charters who fish Lake Jordan
- River Region Guide Service, Inc.fishing guide, Millbrook
Towns to bunk in close to Lake Jordan
- Alexander City6 miles
- Goodwater9 miles
- Dadeville17 miles
County guides for the land around Lake Jordan
- Coosa Countyseat: Rockford
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What folks ask before a trip to Lake Jordan
Which Alabama county map shows Lake Jordan?
Alabama maps it in Coosa County, about 3 miles from Kellyton.
What acreage is listed for Lake Jordan?
About 6,800 acres, per ADCNR.
Which ADCNR ramps put a boat on Lake Jordan?
Try Bonner's Point boat ramp on Lake Jordan, one of 2 public ramps.
Which fish has an ADCNR source tied to Lake Jordan?
Named fish include largemouth bass, spotted bass, striped bass, hybrid striped bass, white crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish.
Which Alabama rules apply on Lake Jordan?
Black Bass: 10 a day.
What are the 2026-27 Alabama fees for fishing Lake Jordan?
Freshwater anglers need an Alabama fishing license from 16 on ($17.45 resident, $68.20 nonresident for 2026-27); residents 65 and older are exempt.
Is there shore fishing at Lake Jordan?
ADCNR maps 3 bank sites, such as Mitchell Tailrace on Lake Jordan.
Which shop serves Lake Jordan?
Try Ridge Marina, about 3 miles away,.
Which Alabama record names Lake Jordan as its water?
Gar, Longnose at 32 lbs., 14 oz., caught by Gary Smyth on April 18, 1985.
Which name is right for Lake Jordan?
They are the same lake; Jordan Lake is the other name.
Plan a Saturday on Lake Jordan
Check the limits, then pick the ramp nearest your target.