Fishing in Alabama
Click a region to explore top fishing spots, species, and local tips.
Alabama has over 45 major lakes and 23 state-managed public fishing lakes. From Lake Guntersville's legendary bass fishing to the Gulf Coast's saltwater action, Alabama offers diverse fishing year-round.
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Northern Alabama & Tennessee Valley
Lake Guntersville, Wheeler Lake, Wilson Lake, Pickwick Lake, Lewis Smith Lake -- Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish
Central Alabama
Lake Martin, Logan Martin Lake, Neely Henry Lake, Coosa River, Lay Lake -- Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass
Southern Alabama & Gulf Coast
Mobile Bay, Gulf Shores, Dauphin Island, Mobile River -- Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Spanish Mackerel
Western Alabama
Black Warrior River, Tombigbee River, Demopolis Lake, Aliceville Lake -- Crappie, Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bream
Southeastern Alabama & Chattahoochee
Lake Eufaula, Chattahoochee River, Walter F. George Lake, Dothan area -- Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish
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