Weiss Lake info/help

My son just bought a place on Lake Weiss so I'll be hauling my boat to see how the crappie action is on 'The Crappie Capitol of the World' lake!!!! I understand it is a 3 rod limit lake so guess spider rigging is not allowed?
I love dock shooting and from the map,it appears to have a large number of docks but, are they shootable?
His place is waterfront with a dock just south of Lawrence, AL. I know nothing about the lake or the area and
would appreciate any help you guys care to share!
Thanks in advance,
Okie Bob

Dock shooting is great there! You spend time eleminating the unproductive docks then generate a milk run of docks! Spider rigging in the channels will produce too. I'd rather dock shoot! Take plenty of water it gets hot quick! I like the docks that have around 7' of water out front

Thanks for the info Liftbite! I assume dock shooting is best late spring? I know they like the shade of a dock year round, at least a little but, seems best late spring, after the spawn. But, what about the rest of the year? Do you put out brush piles on Weiss? if so, I would assume in about 20' of water? And, is it true you can only have 3 poles per fisherman when spider rigging?

Okie Bob .... you are correct that there's a 3rod/person limit for Weiss. Shooting docks, long line trolling, and "bottom bouncing" seems to be the most widely used methods ... all depending on location and/or depth of the fish.

The few times I've been there, I've used all three of those methods ... along with casting jigs to shoreline brush. But, I've only been there in early Spring & late Fall, so I have no idea on methods used during the warmer periods. But ... I would have to think that "pushing" jigs or cranks around the bait balls in open water would work as well there, as it does around here, even if you are limited to 3rods per person.

Thanks for all the input. Not sure when I'll be heading that way but, definitely will in the near future. Just waiting on my son to close on the new place they just bought. That should happen around Aug 1st so I hope to get over there by September, latest.

While I appreciate everyone's input, I'm a little surprised that I don't see many posts about fishing Lake Weiss. Curious to know if it's just not fished a lot or those that do fish it don't like to post much????
Appears I'll be making my first trip to Weiss for the Labor Day weekend but, doubt I'll haul my boat this time. If anyone has an open seat one morning I'd be glad to give free dock shooting help or whatever else I might be of help with.

Only been over their twice I live about 50 min away .here is a distant pic of my first trip they was around 30 boats in one cove on the right so I went up a cove to the my left with only 2-3 boats to start out with then before it was over about 25-30 boats in that cove also all long lining we lost count at 124 only 15 keepers most fish were 9-9.1/2 " most folks were very friendly occasionally one would go against the grain but really enjoyed that trip that was at the end of February went back at the end of March to a different area that was more open they were 30+Boats but was more spread out. The lake is full of good fish if u learn how and where ,when to fish it.i been wanting to go back shooting some docks but just can't seem to find the time and need to be schooled on that still pretty rusty .i have a family reunion that day pm when it gets closer to that time maybe it work out where we could go I always looking for someone to fill the back seat fish mostly by my self.
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That sounds great to me. I don't know when we'll get there or how long we'll be there yet. Right now we're sure we'll be there but, no details.
As I may have aready said, I love dock shooting and can show you the basics of how we do it out here.
Let's keep in touch till we get our plans together.

Weiss lake is fished all year around. During the summer there are lots of folks using the lake for pleasure and it hurts the fishing so a lot of people don't fish much this time of year. There are many methods of fishing that are used on Weiss and the time of year is the factor as to which one some folks use. I spider rig, long line and shoot docks, just depends on what time of year and what the fish are doing. Let us know how your trip goes.

My parents had a place there. It is great. We did not have a boat there so we decided to use a guide. We used Darrel Baker . He was awesome. We shot docks with him . If you can't find anyone's boat to get on look him up and you can see him on YouTube . Dock shooting on lake Weiss is how you find his video.

Again, thanks for everyones help. Unfortunately, my plans are in limbo. I lost me wife two days ago. My son wants me to come stay at his new lake place for an extended time. Don't know yet if I will or not but, if I do I'll be hauling my Lund with me and likely looking for a partner. I'm still in shock right now so forgive me if I don't post again for awhile.

Oh my goodness sorry to hear the tragic news will keep you in our prayers.:pray:pray

Bob my prayers are with you. My wife is very sick and has been given a year to live...only the Lord knows....I pray the comfort of the Lord wraps you in his arms. I'm in Dallas ga be glad to fish with you or your welcome in my boat.

Liftbite56, I've just learned how much it helps to just receive a call, email, text, whatever from those you know and love in times like this. There are few words other than 'I'm sorry' that can be said. There are just no other words. But, prayer is the most powerful thing we can do for our selves and loved ones from friends and even those that don't personally know us.
My son lives in Powder Springs so I know where Dallas is. My plan right now is to meet him at Lake Weiss but, if I end up in Powder Spings, I'll let you know.
Prayer has been said for you and your wife.

So sorry Okie Bob, I'll put you on my prayer list.

Bob, I just saw this thread. My prayers are with you. If there is anything I can do, please call me.
Floyd

okie bob, I go to Weiss 3 to 4 times a year, the dock shooting is great from the middle of march thru all of April, also in late September into early November , long line trolling is good December all the way into may .also don't look past another awesome crappie lake just down the road !!! NEELY HENRY !! which has the 9 inch size limit, Weiss is 10 inch !! I love dock shooting the best and Weiss is full of awesome docks to shoot . Weiss is a very shallow lake so be warned to be very very carefull how you move about the lake . also night fishing under the lights when its hot is a great way to catch them slabs. I stay at bay springs motel and will be down soon in October . see ya on the lake and good luck !!

I think its 3 rods per person. Spider rig the river and creek channels! Great fishing!

Thanks to everyone that responded. I'm finally making some plans and right now I hope to get to Lake Weiss towards the end of next week. Not sure yet if I'll go to Powder Springs first or just straight to Lake Weiss. I plan to stay 2 to 3 weeks minimum so at least till after the Labor Day weekend.
I've decided to NOT pull my boat so I'm interested in a back seat.
I'll try to check on here daily for messages if anyone wants to contact me.

I don't know much about the lake fished it a couple times but I be glad to plan a trip with ya if u want . I live about an hour away. Got some vacation I could burn or go on a Saturday.

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I don't know much about the lake fished it a couple times but I be glad to plan a trip with ya if u want . I live about an hour away. Got some vacation I could burn or go on a Saturday.

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Prowler, lets see if we can set up something. Weekdays would likely work best for me. I don't plan to bring much fishing gear, just a few jigging rods mostly. What would you suggest. I'm going to send my contact info to you in a pm.

Bob, it's down the road but November on Weiss can be lights out. Last year I took the week of thanksgiving off, and fished Weiss a couple of days, if you like throwing to them...the floatnfly is killer. The winter draw down will be in play exposing a lot of the brush. We just throw to them and wow! Had lots of 12-15" fish. My best friend joined me he hunted the am and hook up with me at lunch. We witnessed fish schooling like bass pushing bait to the surface and waylaying Shad. Threw in amongst them and doubles every cast it was unreal! We just praised The Lord together and filled the cooler. If you come down in Nov. we will go my treat! I hand pour and inject my own custom baits pour my own heads will be field testing new molds I'm having developed by *********s here in Atlanta.

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Bob, it's down the road but November on Weiss can be lights out. Last year I took the week of thanksgiving off, and fished Weiss a couple of days, if you like throwing to them...the floatnfly is killer. The winter draw down will be in play exposing a lot of the brush. We just throw to them and wow! Had lots of 12-15" fish. My best friend joined me he hunted the am and hook up with me at lunch. We witnessed fish schooling like bass pushing bait to the surface and waylaying Shad. Threw in amongst them and doubles every cast it was unreal! We just praised The Lord together and filled the cooler. If you come down in Nov. we will go my treat! I hand pour and inject my own custom baits pour my own heads will be field testing new molds I'm having developed by *********s here in Atlanta.

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Actually, that is possible. Not sure yet but, I could be there again in Novembe/December time frame. If so, I'll take you up on the offer!

I live on Weiss . I coach football so my time in the early fall is limited. After mid november I would be glad to take you and show you around. November and December can be great baring large amounts of rain. The lake will be falling at that time and Weiss is hazardous when the water is low. Holler at me in a couple of months and we will set up a trip. Sorry about your wife. I lost my mom in December. She was 88 and my Dad has had some tough days sine she went to be with the Lord.

Coach, I'll likely be on the lake, off and on for a few months, at least. My son needs my help remodeling his new lake front house on the lake. Just depends a lot on how I can learn to live alone now. It's difficult to stay in our home in OK, its just too filled with memories for now.
Thanks for all the prayers. They are always helpful.

Bob we just put a bid on a home in Leesburg , if the Lord will's it will be my retirement home! Something I've being praying and dreaming about for a long time! Has a shop for my soft plastic set up dock with roof and lift for my boat.

Well, I made it to Lake Weiss, day before yesterday and am definitely impressed with the looks of the lake. It looks like Crappie Heaven.
My plan is to be here until after Labor Day and have no plans during the weekdays but, will be with family on weekends. The only current exceptions is tomorrow morning (Monday Aug 22). Brought a couple of jigging poles and my dock shooter! But, I did not haul my boat and would love to take a back seat with anyone that wants a partner.
I'm looking forward to meeting some new crappie fishermen!

Slabprowler was kind enough to haul his boat to Lake Weiss this morning and take me on a dock shooting safari! Water temp was 88 and the fish were NOT under docks. We each caught 2 apiece and other than one bluegill that was it after 4 hours shooting every dock out of Yellow Creek. Could not have been a prettier day and I was surprised we only saw one other guy fishing and only a couple of pleasure boats on the way back in. This lake has so many lake front homes with great looking docks I'd love to shoot again sometime.
Thanks 'Prowler for a great time on the water, I really needed it!

SP is a good guy.

Met a great guy today all the way from Oklahoma here he is with his first Alabama crappie
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Sure did enjoy our safari Bob Hope we can do it again when it cools down some.

No, thank you Mitchell. I can't thank you enough for your hospitality while here in Alabama! Beautiful lake, beautiful day and a great fishing partner!!! Don't get any better than this!