Trout fishing opening at Madison County, Walker County public lakes
The Madison County Public Fishing Lake in Gurley will open for trout fishing Nov. 27. (contributed)
Trout fishing season will open at Madison County Public Fishing Lake in Gurley and at Walker County Public Fishing Lake near Jasper on Friday, Nov. 27. Walker County Lake is closed through Nov. 26 for restocking of trout.
During the season, the Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) will stock more than 3,000 pounds of rainbow trout ranging in size from 1 to 2 pounds. The daily creel limit is four trout per angler.
A $5 daily trout permit is required in addition to a valid freshwater fishing license to fish for trout. Trout anglers may also fish for bass, bluegill, catfish and crappie. Anglers can purchase their freshwater fishing licenses at various license vendors throughout the state or online at www.outdooralabama.com.
For more information about Madison County Public Fishing Lake, call lake managers Chris or Cole Coultas at 256-776-4905; the WFF Fisheries Section at 334-242-3471; or www.outdooralabama.com/alabama-public-fishing-lakes-pfls/madison-county-pfl. The lake is at 2501 County Lake Road, Gurley, 35748.
For more information about Walker County Public Fishing Lake, call lake manager Charlie Skalnik at 205-221-1801; the WFF Fisheries Section or Outdoor Alabama. The lake is at 4227 Walker County Lake Road, Jasper, 35501.
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama’s natural resources through four divisions: Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks and WFF. To learn more about ADCNR, visit www.outdooralabama.com.
