Choose one of the many premier fishing destinations in Alabama State Parks
The fishing enthusiast will find freshwater and saltwater fishing at its finest in Alabama. Our lakes, rivers and streams are home to a variety of species including bass, bream, crappie, catfish, walleye and rainbow trout to name a few!
At our Gulf State Park, the saltwater angler will find excitement in landing the big one from the pier or right from the beach. Everything from king mackerel, jack crevalle, cobia, flounder, bluefish, tarpon and more. Many of our parks offer full marina services, including boat rentals, bait & tackle, snacks and cold drinks.
Regardless of the type of fishing you may choose, please be sure to check state licensing regulations and creel limits. For the more competitive anglers, several of our Alabama State Parks play host to a number of tournaments throughout the year and we welcome you and your family to join us. For more information about fishing in the coastal or freshwaters of Alabama, go to the Official Alabama Fishing Web Page.
You may purchase a fishing license online.
Plan a visit to the Gulf Pier
The Pier will reopen to sightseers and anglers on Monday, Aug. 19, at 7 a.m., as the renovation work that began in November 2023 has been completed. The Pier will not be open prior to 7 a.m. - so be ready to join us then!
Weekly Fishing Permit – $41.00
Please note that the pier’s elevated observation deck will remain closed until a new elevator is installed to make it accessible for all guests.
Other Information
| State Park (Location) | Fishing | Boat Launch | Boat Rental |
| Blue Springs (Clio) | Yes | No | Pedal |
| Bucks Pocket (Grove Oak) | Yes/Pier | Yes | No |
| Cheaha (Delta) | Yes | No | Pedal |
| Chewacla (Auburn) | Yes | No | No |
| DeSoto (Fort Payne) | Yes | Yes | Canoe & Kayak |
| Lake Jackson RV Park (Florala) | Yes | Yes | Pedal |
| Frank Jackson (Opp) | Yes | Yes | No |
| Gulf (Gulf Shores) | Yes | Yes | No |
| Joe Wheeler (Rogersville) | Yes/Pier | Yes | Pedal, Motorized Fishing, Pontoon, Personal |
| Lake Guntersville (Guntersville) |
Yes/Pier | Yes | Canoe, Motorized and Non-motorized Fishing |
| Lake Lurleen (Coker) | Yes | Yes | Canoe, Pedal, Non-motorized Fishing |
| Lakepoint (Eufaula) | Yes | Yes | Motorized Fishing, Pontoon |
| Meaher (Spanish Fort) | Yes/Pier | Yes | No |
| Oak Mountain (Pelham) | Yes/Pier | Yes | Canoe, Pedal, Non-motorized Fishing |
| Paul Grist (Selma) | Yes | Yes | Canoe, Pedal, Non-motorized Fishing |
| Roland Cooper (Camden) | Yes | Yes | Non-motorized Fishing |
| Wind Creek (Alexander City) | Yes/Pier | Yes | Motorized and Non-motorized Fishing, Pontoon, Personal |
