Dale County PFL

Dale County State Public Fishing Lake

Dale County State Public Fishing Lake, also known as Ed Lisenby Lake, is located 1 mile north of Roy Parker Road (County Road 36) in Ozark, Alabama. This 92-acre lake is stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, and channel catfish. Amenities include restrooms, concessions, a boat ramp, a fishing pier, a 3-mile walking trail, and a community archery park adjacent to the lake. A fishing license and State Public Fishing Lakes permit is required for ages 16 to 64. Licenses and permits are available from license agents located throughout the state, online, through the Outdoor AL mobile app, at county probate offices, or by calling (888) 848-6887. 

Location and Contact Information

861 Myrtle Drive
Ozark, AL 36360

The lake is located 1 mile north of Roy Parker Road (County Road 36) in Ozark, Alabama. From the intersection with U.S. Highway 27, take U.S. Highway 231 north for 1 mile. Take a right on County Road 36 (Roy Parker Road) for 2.5 miles, then take a left on Myrtle Drive for one half mile to Ed Lisenby Lake.

Lake Manager: The City of Ozark, (334) 774-0588

Hours of Operation

Open year-round except Wednesdays and the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's holidays.

2025 Schedule:

• January 2, 2025 - February 8, 2025                6:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• February 9, 2025 - March 8, 2025                  6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• March 9, 2025 - May 3, 2025                           6:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• May 4, 2025 - August 23, 2025                        6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• August 24, 2025 - September 13, 2025         6:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• September 14, 2025 - October 11, 2025       6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
• October 12, 2025 - November 1, 2025          7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Nov 2, 2025 - End of Year                                6:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Contact the lake manager for more information.

Fish Species

Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, and channel catfish.

Facilities

• 92-acre lake
• Boat ramp
• Fishing pier (ADA Compliant)
• Restrooms
• Pavilion
• Concessions, including bait, tackle, and snacks
• 3-mile walking trail
• ADCNR Community Archery Park adjacent to the lake

Lake Maps

• Contour maps (PDF 299 KB)
• Open Interactive lake contour map To view the maps, check the “Fishing” box. Then click the plus icon to expand the choices. Check “Lake Contours” and “Lake Depths” and the contour maps will appear.

Licenses and Permits 

• Fishing license required for anglers ages 16 to 64
• $5 Fishing Permit required for anglers ages 12 and up (Includes launch of personal boat)
• $10 Boat Rental Permit (daily fishing permit also required)
• Fishing Licenses are available for purchase at the lake

Note

This information is subject to change without notice. 

For more information about each lake, please contact the lake manager; WFF's Fisheries Section at (334) 242-3471; or the appropriate District Fisheries Office.