With summer here, many of you will have fishing on your list of recreational activities. If you’re looking for a great place to fish, I highly recommend Alabama’s public fishing lakes, better known as “state lakes.”

 

The Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division manages 23 public lakes in 20 counties throughout the state. Since the program began in the late 1940s, its purpose has remained unchanged: provide quality fishing at an affordable price in areas of Alabama that lack sufficient natural waters to meet the needs of the public.

 

Each lake is intensively managed to provide quality fishing on a sustained basis. All have restroom facilities and a concession where tackle, bait and refreshments are sold. Many have pavilions that can be used by groups.

 

The next time you want a day of great fishing, try one of Alabama’s public fishing lakes. For more information visit the State Lakes Web Page.