32 public waters in the Central Alabama region — 9 lakes/reservoirs and 23 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on an Alabama licence.
See every public fishing venue in Alabama on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
Tallapoosa, Elmore and Coosa Counties, Alabama — Martin Lake is a 40,238-acre lake, managed by Public boat ramp: An Alabama Power reservoir on the Tallapoosa — clearer, deeper, more highland water. Spotted Bass and largemouth over rock and brush, a stocked striped-bass fishery, Crappie, Bream and Channel Catfish. Lake Martin is one of the cleanest large lakes in the Southeast.
A lock-and-dam pool on the Alabama River (Claiborne, William Dannelly / Millers Ferry, R.F. Henry / Jones Bluff) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, a hybrid striped-bass fishery, black and White Crappie, Bream, and a nationally-known trophy blue- and flathead-Catfish river.
In Elmore, Coosa and Chilton Counties, Alabama, Mitchell Lake is a 10,879-acre lake, managed by Alabama DCNR / Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries. An Alabama Power reservoir on the Coosa River — Spotted Bass are the everyday fish, with largemouth in the coves, a strong striped- and hybrid-bass programme, White Bass runs, Crappie in the timber and standing brush, and trophy blue and Flathead Catfish.
Elmore County, Alabama — Lake Bouldin is a 762-acre lake, managed by Alabama DCNR / Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Thurlow Reservoir, a 539-acre impoundment in Elmore County's Central Alabama region, is managed by Alabama DCNR for a diverse warmwater fishery: spotted bass, largemouth bass, and striped bass are the primary targets, with white bass, black crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, and channel catfish rounding out the catch.
Alabama River Canal, a 126-acre lake in Elmore County, Alabama, managed by Alabama DCNR / Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Cobbs Lake, a 86-acre lake in Elmore County, Alabama, managed by Alabama DCNR / Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Dorminey Pond (53 acres) sits in Elmore County, Alabama, managed by Alabama DCNR / Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Crescent Lake (39 acres) sits in Elmore County, Alabama, managed by Alabama DCNR / Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
The Tallapoosa — the free-flowing river above Lake Martin and below Thurlow Dam at Tallassee. Redeye and Spotted Bass on the shoals, largemouth, Bream, and one of Alabama's premier shoal-fishing rivers. The Horseshoe Bend reach is a scenic paddle.
The Coosa River — mostly a chain of Alabama Power reservoirs, but the free-flowing reaches (below Jordan Dam, the Wetumpka 'Devil's Staircase', the tailwaters) hold redeye and Spotted Bass, a striped-bass run, and trophy Flathead Catfish. The lower Coosa below Jordan Dam is world-class striper water in spring.
Tallapoosa, Lee and Elmore Counties, Alabama — Wind Creek is a 26 km stream: A warmwater Alabama river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at bridges, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
In Elmore and Coosa Counties, Alabama, Weoka Creek is a 24 km river or creek. A warmwater Alabama river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at bridges, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Channahatchee Creek runs 20 km through Elmore and Tallapoosa Counties, Alabama: A warmwater Alabama river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at bridges, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Chubbehatchee Creek (21 km) flows through Elmore and Montgomery Counties, Alabama. A warmwater Alabama river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at bridges, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Sofkahatchee Creek runs 19 km through Elmore County, Alabama: A warmwater Alabama river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at bridges, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Wallahatchee Creek (20 km) flows through Elmore and Macon Counties, Alabama. A warmwater Alabama river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at bridges, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
In Autauga and Elmore Counties, Alabama, Mortar Creek is a 20 km river or creek. A warmwater Alabama river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at bridges, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Tumkeehatchee Creek runs 16 km through Elmore County, Alabama: A warmwater Alabama river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at bridges, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Stone Creek (12 km) flows through Tallapoosa and Elmore Counties, Alabama. A warmwater Alabama river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at bridges, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Jenkins Creek (13 km) flows through Montgomery and Elmore Counties, Alabama. A warmwater Alabama river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at bridges, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Little Weoka Creek runs 12 km through Elmore County, Alabama: A warmwater Alabama river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at bridges, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
In Elmore County, Alabama, Callaway Creek is a 13 km river or creek. A warmwater Alabama river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at bridges, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Autauga, Elmore and Montgomery Counties, Alabama — Pine Creek is a 13 km stream: A warmwater Alabama river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at bridges, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Elmore County, Alabama — Lipschogee Creek is a 9 km stream: A warmwater Alabama river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at bridges, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
In Elmore County, Alabama, Dunlap Creek is a 8 km river or creek. A warmwater Alabama river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at bridges, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Elmore and Montgomery Counties, Alabama — Harwell Mill Creek is a 10 km stream: A warmwater Alabama river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at bridges, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
In Coosa, Chilton and Elmore Counties, Alabama, Pinchoulee Creek is a 8 km river or creek. A warmwater Alabama river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at bridges, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
In Tallapoosa and Elmore Counties, Alabama, Coon Creek is a 8 km river or creek. A warmwater Alabama river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at bridges, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Jackson Branch (9 km) flows through Elmore County, Alabama. A warmwater Alabama river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at bridges, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Elmore County, Alabama — Corn Creek is a 8 km stream: A warmwater Alabama river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at bridges, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
In Elmore County, Alabama, Hurricane Branch is a 8 km river or creek. A warmwater Alabama river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at bridges, county landings and WMA boat ramps.
Across its mapped waters, Elmore County holds 24 species on PiscaMaps, including Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Spotted Bass, Redbreast Sunfish, Bowfin and Longnose Gar.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
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