Gov. Robert Bentley today announced the launch of the Alabama Bass Trail, a new statewide tourism, conservation, and education initiative. The program, which features 11 premier bass-fishing lakes, is a cooperative effort between the governor's office, the Alabama Tourism Department, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association.
The AlabamaBassTrail.org web site also launched today with the theme of "Now You're Hooked." The site invites visiting anglers to enjoy fishing the state's best waters and provides the details they need to plan a trip. Features on each lake include tips from pro anglers and guides, lake maps with hot spots indicated, current weather and water data, as well as the ability to book accommodations from the site.
"Don Logan (one of the owners of B.A.S.S.) and I first discussed the concept of promoting the great fisheries in Alabama in my office," Bentley said. "The launch of the Alabama Bass Trail is the realization of that goal. Anglers from around the nation will be encouraged to come and fish where the pros fish.
"I firmly believe the Bass Trail will grow into a successful model that neighboring states will want to emulate."
