Alabama · Public land & water · No lottery
Madison County Lake
Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and channel catfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Madison County Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
- Area / county
- Madison County
- Access
- Open during listed seasons
License and access permit
A valid fishing license and daily fishing permit for anglers 12 and older are required. Personal craft require a launch permit and must be used for fishing.
When you can go
Use the official area rules for current species seasons, legal hours and any area-specific closures. This record does not confirm access for a particular date.
Area restrictions
Schedules differ by lake; most reduce hours or close in December–January. Call the lake manager before driving. Check individual size limits and boat rules.
Plan with the official agency
The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
No lottery is required for the described access and species. Other hunts on the same property may require a drawing. Check current seasons, closures, check-in and capacity before traveling; open access does not reserve an exclusive spot.
Agency sources reviewed 2026-10-07. No-draw classification is an inference from the official public-fishing listing and ordinary fishing licensing rules. Use only the public access shown by the agency; a listing does not authorize crossing private shorelines. Public entry is arranged with the agency, with no Back40 booking fee.
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