Fayette County PFL

Fayette County State Public Fishing Lake

Fayette County State Public Fishing Lake is located 6 miles southeast of Fayette, Alabama. This 60-acre lake is stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, and channel catfish. Amenities include restrooms and a boat ramp. 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

529 County Road 134
Fayette, AL 35555

The lake is located 6 miles southeast of Fayette, Alabama, off County Road 26. From Fayette, take U.S. Highway 43 south for 2.5 miles. Take a right on County Road 26 for 4 miles. Take a left on County Road 134 for a quarter of a mile to Fayette County Lake.

Note: No lake manager onsite. For more information, please contact the WFF District 3 Fisheries Office in Northport at (205) 339-5716 or the WFF Fisheries Headquarters in Montgomery at (334) 242-3471.

Hours of Operation

Open sunrise to sunset during the following dates.

• Open year-round five days each week: Thursdays through Mondays
• Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Fish Species

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

Note: Anglers must catch and release all largemouth bass.

Facilities

• 60-acre lake
• Boat ramp
• Portable restrooms

Note: Outboard motors allowed only when loading and unloading boat. Trolling motors are allowed.

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 not 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.