FISH RIVER

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • ALABAMA

Fish River


April 28, 2024

The Fish River is a popular fishing spot in Alabama, known for its abundant fish species such as largemouth bass, bream, catfish, and crappie. Besides fishing, visitors can also enjoy kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding along the scenic river. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing around underwater structures. The best time to visit is during the spring and fall when temperatures are mild, averaging in the 60s and 70s degrees Fahrenheit. The nearby Gulf Shores and Orange Beach offer numerous attractions, including beautiful beaches, shopping, and dining.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Pickwick Lake

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Sauger

Brotherick Branch

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

North River

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Holt Lake

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Largemouth Bass

Little Bear Creek

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Haleyville City Lake

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Lake Tuscaloosa

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Largemouth Bass • Striped Bass

Cypress Creek

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass • Spotted Bass

Indiancamp Creek

Apache Trout • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

O'Neal Harbor

Apache Trout • Flounder • Sheepshead
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

ROLAND COOPER BOAT RAMP
Middle Alabama Watershed, Alabama
BINION CREEK LANDING PARK
Upper Black Warrior Watershed, Alabama
GEES BEND PARK WILCOX COUNTY
Middle Alabama Watershed, Alabama
COUNTY ROAD 109 13399, TUSCALOOSA COUNTY
Upper Black Warrior Watershed, Alabama
MAHOGANY MILL ROAD 1358, ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Pensacola Bay Watershed, Florida
LOCK 15 ROAD 12701, TUSCALOOSA COUNTY
Upper Black Warrior Watershed, Alabama
WILCOX COUNTY
Middle Alabama Watershed, Alabama
ROCK QUARRY DRIVE TUSCALOOSA
Upper Black Warrior Watershed, Alabama
SPURLOCK ROAD 2639, LOWNDES COUNTY
Middle Tombigbee-Lubbub Watershed, Illinois
DEERLICK ROAD TUSCALOOSA COUNTY
Upper Black Warrior Watershed, Alabama

Rafting & Kayaking

THE CONFLUENCE WITH SCARSBOROUGH CREEK TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE ESCATAWPA RIVER
Escatawpa Watershed, Alabama
BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 1 RIVER MILE UPSTREAM FROM THE U.S. HIGHWAY 98 BRIDGE TO THE JACKSON COUNTY ROUTE 614 BRIDGE
Escatawpa Watershed, Alabama
SOUTHERN NF BOUNDARY TO NORTHERN NF BOUNDARY
Cahaba Watershed, Alabama
BRIDGE AT EDDYVILLE BLACKTOP TO CONFLUENCE WITH OHIO RIVER AT GOLCONDA,IL
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Illinois
SOURCE, ABOUT 2 MILES EAST OF DELWOOD, IL (SEC 10, T11S, R6E) TO BRIDGE AT EDDYVILLE BLACKTOP (SE1/4,SEC.16,T12S, R6E)
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Illinois
THE HENRYVILLE BRIDGE CROSSING ON COUNTY ROAD 6230 TO BETHEL BRIDGE ON COUNTY ROAD 6174
Buffalo Watershed, Tennessee
BETHEL BRIDGE ON COUNTY ROAD 6174 TO CONFLUENCE WITH DUCK RIVER
Buffalo Watershed, Tennessee
BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 2 RIVER MILES DOWNSTREAM FROM THE YELLOWHOUSE BRANCH CONFLUENCE WITH THE ESCATAWPA RIVER NEAR THE TOWN OF DEER PARK, ALABAMA TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY 1 RIVER MILE UPSTREAM FROM THE U.S. HIGHWAY 98 BRIDGE
Escatawpa Watershed, Illinois
1 MINLE SOUTHWEST OF DELWOOD, IL (SEC. 18, T11S, R13E) TO REESVILLE, 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF THE CONFLUENCE WITH SUGAR CREEK
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Illinois
THE JACKSON COUNTY ROUTE 614 BRIDGE TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY 2 RIVER MILES FROM THE SOUTHERN TERMINUS OF THE STUDY AREA
Escatawpa Watershed, Mississippi

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Cave in Rock State Park

Clear Creek Wildlife Management Area

Wilderness Lusk Creek

Livingston County Wildlife Management Area and State Natural Area

Tradewater Wildlife Management Area

Shawnee National Forest

Nature Preserve Cretaceous Hills

Lee K Nelson Wildlife Management Area

Madisonville City Park

Nature Preserve Lusk Creek Canyon

                                                                                                                        
                                               
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FORT PICKENS VISITOR CENTER
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