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Lake Record Spotted Bass

Wheeler Lake Record Black Bass

We are still looking to certify lake record largemouth bass (8-pound minimum) and smallmouth bass (5-pound minimum).  We also have an angler recognition program for other sport fish.

Record spotted bass from Wheeler Lake.
Danny Joe Betterton of Hartselle caught this 6-pound, 3-ounce spotted bass from Wheeler Lake on February 24, 2008.

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