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Fishing Ponds in Alabama

Lake Guntersville bass, Mobile Bay redfish, and the Tennessee River system. 13 venues listed across Houston County, Colbert County and Madison County, with strong stocks of largemouth bass, bluegill and redear sunfish.

13 venues mapped · 1 with confirmed species · 3 with venue websites

Where can I go fishing in Alabama?

You can fish at 13 mapped venues across Alabama, concentrated around Houston County and Colbert County. Most are public waters where a state fishing license covers you.

Most venues below list a location and access details, many with species, and the map shows what is closest to you.

13 Alabama venues plotted · click any pin for details

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All 13 fishing venues in Alabama A–Z

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  • Eastgate lake

    Dothan, Houston County

    Eastgate Lake is a 9-acre lake in Houston County, Alabama, near Ashford and Dothan, with wheelchair access and connections to the Eastgate Lake and Cooper Creek hike.

    Facilities
    Lodges · Wheelchair
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    Open in Google Maps31.1636, -85.3166

  • Eastgate Pond

    Dothan, Houston County

    Eastgate Pond in Dothan, Houston County, Alabama is a city water used by Dothan Leisure Services for community fishing events, including an annual youth fishing day. It sits alongside the larger…

    Website
    Open in Google Maps31.1637, -85.3129

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Directory data as of July 2026.

Fishing in Alabama: FAQ

Alabama has 13 fishing venues in our directory, concentrated in Houston County, Colbert County and Madison County. The most commonly stocked species across the state are largemouth bass, bluegill and redear sunfish. Browse the full list below or jump to a venue using the A–Z navigation.

1 of our Alabama venues are confirmed to hold bass, with strong representation in Houston County. Look for venues tagged "largemouth bass", "smallmouth bass" or "striped bass" in the species field below, or open the GilledIt app for live catch reports.

Yes, anglers fishing in Alabama need a valid state fishing license, even on private waters. Licenses are issued by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR); some states require a separate freshwater/saltwater stamp or a trout permit. Resident, non-resident, and short-term licenses are usually available online from the state agency. Our Alabama fishing license guide at /us/blog/alabama-fishing-license-guide covers current prices, where to buy, and who is exempt.

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