Elk River North

Elk River North of Highway 72 Boat Ramp and Fishing Access on Wheeler Lake (Old Highway Department)

County: Lauderdale

Location: North side of US Highway 72 on Elk River

Number of Lanes: 2

Lights: Yes

Courtesy Dock: One Stationary Dock

Accessible: Yes

Parking Lot Size: 45 Trailers; Two Acres

Restrooms: No

Latitude*: N34^o 48' 27"

Longitude*: W87^o 14' 02"

State regulations govern the use of this boating and fishing access area.  If you have questions about this boating and fishing access area, contact the District I Fisheries Supervisor.
*Latitude and longitude provided for information only, not navigation.

Protect Alabama Waters and Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!
As Alabamians, we love to spend time on the water. Protecting these resources is an important part of our overall enjoyment. A concern we must all address is the spreading of harmful plants, animals and other organisms. These aquatic nuisance species can hitch a ride on our clothing, boats, and items used in the water. When we go to another lake or stream, the nuisance species can be released. And, if the conditions are right, these introduced species can become established and create drastic results.

So what can we do? By following simple procedures each time we leave the water, we can stop aquatic hitchhikers.

Simple Procedures:

• Remove any visible mud, plants, fish or animals before transporting equipment.
• Eliminate water from equipment before transporting.
• Clean and dry anything that came in contact with water (boats, trailers, equipment, clothing, dogs, etc).
• Never release plants, fish or animals into a body of water unless they came out of that body of water. (In Alabama, it is illegal to release aquatic bait.)

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