Thread: Lake Frank Jackson - Opp

I stopped by the lake in Opp on my way to the beach about a week ago. Didn't have a boat with me so I didn't venture out, but it sure is a pretty place.

I have enjoyed reading your posts about fishing on the Choctawhatchee. I have fished in the Choctawhatchee bay some for reds and trout but never fished further upriver for crappie. Your crappie/squirrel trips look like a lot of fun. If you go up to Lake Jackson let us know how you do.

Thanks for your note on Frank Jackson. I have an Alabama license and would like to go up there just for something different, but it would be helpful if I could get a little insight on the lake. Recently had a report from a fellow that fished the Geneva County Lake last December and loaded up on crappie. That's not far from here either.

Rain all day, nothing to do, got out of the house and drove up to Lake Frank Jackson just to see. Raining at the boat ramp. Not a sole on the lake today and no one at the Park parking lot or ramp. Read all the notices. One said - 30 crappie limit, 9 inch minimum. From what I could see I was impressed with the lake. 1000 acres and plenty of cover for fish. Over by the bridge on hwy 331 it sure looks like crappie territory. Didn't see a bait shop around town to do a little intel with, but I'm sure there is one somewhere that may have some helpful insight on do's and don'ts on the lake. Honor box entry fee $1 for geezers and $2 for boat. 52 miles from the house to the ramp....not all that bad of a drive..

Choctaw river gauge at Caryville predicting a slight rise due to rain but will be dropping in a few days. May as well hook up and see if I can catch an Alabama crappie, maybe tomorrow.

do you have a link to that report?

Originally Posted by fishwalton

Found some old 2007 postings about Lake Frank Jackson in Opp. Also, read the current report from Alabama Fish and Game which does not sound all that promising for crappie. However, I'm curious to learn if anyone has been fishing crappie there over the past few weeks and how did it go. I have been thinking about a trip up there.