Gainesville Resevoir
Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill and 2 more species
Gainesville Reservoir is a popular fishing spot in Alabama, USA, known for its abundance of largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and bluegill. Nearby activities include hiking, bird watching, and camping. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing around the numerous stumps and other structure in the water. The best time to visit is during the spring and fall when the temperatures are mild, with an average temperature of 60-70°F. Get driving directions.
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Fish Species
Black Crappie
Crappies are members of the sunfish and the black bass family.
Blue Catfish
This is the largest catfish of the family Ictaluridae, reported to grow to 120 lb. (54 kg).
Bluegill
Today the bluegill is one of the most popular panfish species in North America.
Kelp Bass
The kelp bass, a member of a large group of seabasses, which inhabit the eastern Pacific, is a robust fish ...
Largemouth Bass
The largemouth bass is the most popular freshwater game fish.
Area Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge | Discharge |
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Fish River Near Silver Hill Al | 92 cfs / 1.49 ft |
South Fork Obion River Near Greenfield | 786 cfs / 8.33 ft |
Fowl River At Half-Mile Rd Near Laurendine | 31 cfs / 2.07 ft |
Styx River Near Elsanor | 332 cfs / 3.16 ft |
Horse Creek Near Savannah | 377 cfs / 1.75 ft |
Magnolia River At Us 98 Near Foley | 23 cfs / 2.79 ft |
Buffalo River Near Flat Woods | 1,930 cfs / 5.15 ft |