Public land & waterNo lottery
AL · Bibb County · Fishing
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
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 · Autauga County · Hunting
Squirrels and rabbits
Download the current area permit and plan a shared public-land small-game hunt on the brochure’s open dates.
Season: 2026–27: September 12–February 28, excluding listed deer-hunt days. Daily limit: eight squirrels and eight rabbits.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Use the signed annual AREA permit and daily permit, or Outdoor Alabama WMA app check-in and check-out. Carry the applicable resident Wildlife Heritage or resident/nonresident Small Game or All Game hunting license unless exempt; hunter education and supervision rules apply.
Small game is closed on youth, primitive-weapons and gun deer hunt days. Fox squirrel season is closed in February. Use only mapped WMA land and obey posted access and firearm rules.
Why this is included: The current 2026–27 property brochure opens squirrel and rabbit seasons with an AREA permit available by download or app and ordinary hunting licensing, without a draw for these hunts.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
AL · Clay County · Fishing
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 · Clay and Talladega counties · Hunting
Squirrels and rabbits
Download the current area permit and plan a shared public-land small-game hunt on the brochure’s open dates.
Season: 2026–27: September 12–February 28, excluding listed deer-hunt days. Daily limit: eight squirrels and eight rabbits.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Use the signed annual AREA permit and daily permit, or Outdoor Alabama WMA app check-in and check-out. Carry the applicable resident Wildlife Heritage or resident/nonresident Small Game or All Game hunting license unless exempt; hunter education and supervision rules apply.
Small game is closed on youth, primitive-weapons and gun deer hunt days; check both zone schedules. Fox squirrel season is closed in February. Use the USFS Motor Vehicle Use Map for open roads; do not enter locked or barricaded roads.
Why this is included: The current 2026–27 property brochure opens squirrel and rabbit seasons with an AREA permit available by download or app and ordinary hunting licensing, without a draw for these hunts.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
AL · Lamar County · Fishing
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
