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Public land & waterNo lottery

AL · Bibb County · Fishing

Bibb County Lake

Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and channel catfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Bibb County Lake using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

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.

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.

Why this is included: 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.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

AL · Chambers County · Fishing

Chambers County Lake

Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and channel catfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Chambers County Lake using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

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.

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.

Why this is included: 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.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

AL · Clay County · Fishing

Clay County Lake

Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and channel catfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Clay County Lake using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

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.

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.

Why this is included: 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.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

AL · Coffee County · Fishing

Coffee County Lake

Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and channel catfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Coffee County Lake using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

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.

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.

Why this is included: 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.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

AL · Dale County · Fishing

Dale County Lake

Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and channel catfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Dale County Lake using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

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.

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.

Why this is included: 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.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

AL · Dallas County · Fishing

Dallas County Lake

Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and channel catfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Dallas County Lake using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

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.

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.

Why this is included: 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.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

AL · DeKalb County · Fishing

DeKalb County Lake

Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and channel catfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at DeKalb County Lake using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

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.

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.

Why this is included: 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.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

AL · Fayette County · Fishing

Fayette County Lake

Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and channel catfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Fayette County Lake using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

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.

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.

Why this is included: 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.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

AL · Geneva County · Fishing

Geneva County Lake

Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and channel catfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Geneva County Lake using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

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.

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.

Why this is included: 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.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

AL · Lamar County · Fishing

Lamar County Lake

Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and channel catfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Lamar County Lake using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

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.

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.

Why this is included: 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.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

AL · Lee County · Fishing

Lee County Lake

Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and channel catfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Lee County Lake using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

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.

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.

Why this is included: 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.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

AL · Madison County · Fishing

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.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

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.

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.

Why this is included: 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.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

AL · Monroe County · Fishing

Monroe County Lake

Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and channel catfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Monroe County Lake using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

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.

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.

Why this is included: 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.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

AL · Pike County · Fishing

Pike County Lake

Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and channel catfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Pike County Lake using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

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.

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.

Why this is included: 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.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

AL · Walker County · Fishing

Walker County Lake

Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and channel catfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Walker County Lake using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

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.

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.

Why this is included: 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.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

AL · Washington County · Fishing

Washington County Lake

Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and channel catfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Washington County Lake using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

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.

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.

Why this is included: 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.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

What “no lottery” means. It applies to the species and access described, not every hunt on that property. Seasons, licenses, check-in, closures and capacity still apply. Public access does not reserve an exclusive spot. Check the agency’s current rules before travel. Back40 does not sell public-land access.
How we build this database

We match named agency areas and maps with ordinary-license species rules and area-specific exceptions. Each record has a source-check date. Records requiring an access or species drawing, unresolved access, and reviews older than 90 days stay out of search. This is a trip-planning database, not a live availability feed.

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