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We have it all at Alabama State Parks. The fishing enthusiast will find freshwater as well as saltwater fishing at it's finest in Alabama. Our lakes, rivers and streams are home to a variety of bass, bream, crappie, catfish, walleye and rainbow trout to name a few! At our Gulf State Park, the saltwater angler will find excitement in landing the big one right from the beach. Everything from king mackerel, amberjack, cobia, flounder, bluefish, tuna and more. Many of our parks offer full marina services, including boat rentals, bait & tackle, snacks and cold drinks. Regardless of the type of fishing you may choose, please be sure to check state licensing regulations and creel limits. For the more competitive anglers, several of our Alabama State Parks play host to a number of tournaments through out the year and we welcome you and your family to join us. For more information about fishing in the coastal or freshwaters of Alabama, go to the Official Alabama Fishing Web Page.

State Park

Fishing

Boat Launch

Boat Rental

Swimming

Blue Springs Yes No Pedal Lake/Stream
Bucks Pocket Yes/Pier Yes No Lake/Stream
Cheaha Yes No Pedal Lake
Chewacla Yes No No Lake
Desoto Yes Yes No Pool
Florala Yes Yes Pedal Lake
Frank Jackson Yes Yes No Lake
Gulf Yes* Yes No Lake/Gulf
Lake Guntersville Yes/Pier Yes Canoe, Motorized and Non-motorized Fishing Lake/Pool
Lake Lurleen Yes Yes Canoe, Pedal, Non-motorized Fishing Lake
Lakepoint Yes Yes Motorized Fishing, Pontoon Lake
Meaher Yes/Pier Yes No Bay
Oak Mountain Yes/Pier Yes Canoe, Pedal, Non-motorized Fishing Lake
Paul Grist Yes Yes Canoe, Pedal, Non-motorized Fishing Lake
Rickwood No No No Pool
Roland Cooper Yes Yes Non-motorized Fishing Lake
Joe Wheeler Yes/Pier Yes Pedal, Motorized Fishing, Pontoon, Personal Lake/Pool
Wind Creek Yes/Pier Yes Motorized and Non-motorized Fishing, Pontoon, Personal Lake

*Note: GULF PIER- The 825 ft. fishing pier on the Gulf of Mexico was destroyed by Hurricane Ivan. A contract has been let and construction is currently underway to replace it with a new and larger pier. When completed the pier will be the only public pier on the Gulf in Alabama.

Boat Launching Fee:
$1.00 to $4.00
(Where Fee is Charged)

Fishing Boat Rental:: (w/o motors)
$5.00 - $7.50 (Half day)
$7.50 - $12.00 (All Day)

Row Boats - Canoes - Pedal Boats Rental
$3.00 - $12.00 per hour



Fishing
Blue Springs State Park
Buck's Pocket State Park
Cheaha Resort State Park
Chewacla State Park
DeSoto Resort State Park
Florala State Park
Frank Jackson State Park
Gulf State Park
Joe Wheeler State Park
Lake Guntersville State Park
Lake Lurleen State Park
Lakepoint Resort State Park
Meaher State Park
Oak Mountain State Park
Paul M. Grist State Park
Roland Cooper State Park
Wind Creek State Park