Fishing in Greene County, Alabama
County seat: Eutaw. Population 7,730.
- 2lake pages
- 1listed ramps
- 4river and creek pages
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Greene County at a glance for fishermen
With 7,730 people as of 2020, Greene County keeps its seat of government in Eutaw. The ADCNR bank map tags sites in the county as ADCNR Fisheries District III.
Lake pages touching the county number 2, with Warrior Lake first by size. The ADCNR lists put 1 listed ramp inside the county line. From land, ADCNR maps 8 bank or pier sites, with a pier at 2.
Census 2020 population; NHD lake outlines with the ADCNR reservoir program; ADCNR WFF boat ramp list, coastal boating access and fish-from-the-bank map; read November 1, 2026.
Where the ramps and bank spots of Greene County sit
ADCNR ramp lists, bank map and public access sites; NHD lake points and river midpoints; GNIS coastal points; read November 1, 2026.
Which Greene County lakes carry their own page
| Lake | Acres (source) | Kind | ADCNR ramps | Fish named |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrior Lake | 8,580 (ADCNR) | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir | 2 | largemouth bass, striped bass, hybrid striped bass |
| Gainesville Lake | 6,400 (ADCNR) | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir | 0 | largemouth bass, striped bass, hybrid striped bass |
From Eutaw, the next lakes with pages lie past the Greene County line.
| Lake | From Eutaw | Acres (source) | Kind | ADCNR ramps | Fish named |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demopolis Lake | 20 miles south | 10,000 (ADCNR) | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir | 1 | largemouth bass, striped bass, hybrid striped bass |
| Lake LU | 24 miles southwest | 43 (NHD outline) | lake | 0 | |
| Payne Lake | 27 miles east | 111 (NHD outline) | lake | 0 | |
| Oliver Lake | 35 miles northeast | 663 (NHD outline) | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir | 1 | |
| Aliceville Lake | 35 miles northwest | 4,892 (NHD outline), 49% in Alabama | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir | 0 | |
| Lake Harris | 38 miles northeast | 139 (NHD outline) | lake | 0 |
USGS NHD lake outlines (acreage of the mapped outline unless ADCNR prints one), ADCNR reservoir pages and the ADCNR WFF boat ramp list; read November 1, 2026. ADCNR publishes no lake depths.
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Bars count the lake and coastal pages within 50 miles of Eutaw that name each fish; bluegill turns up most.
Species named in ADCNR reservoir and species pages and the ADCNR record lists, counted per water page within 50 miles; not a fish survey.
Moving water to fish across Greene County
- Tombigbee RiverADCNR river page, 2 ADCNR-listed ramps, 1 bank or pier site, 277 mi of NHD channel inside Alabama
- Black Warrior RiverADCNR river page, 168 mi of NHD channel inside Alabama
- Sipsey RiverADCNR river page, 150 mi of NHD channel inside Alabama
- Fivemile Creek (Hale County)ADCNR river page, 38 mi of NHD channel inside Alabama
Other named creeks of Greene County (1)
- Buck Creek (Tuscaloosa County)13 mi of NHD channel inside Alabama
Stage and discharge for Greene County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Tombigbee R At Heflin L&d Nr Gainesville, Al | 472 cfs, 109.28 ft gage height | Nov 13 12:15 am |
| Tombigbee R Blw Heflin L&d Nr Gainesville, Ala | 73.42 ft gage height | Nov 13 12:15 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 12:34 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
USGS NHD flowlines and lengths, ADCNR river pages, ADCNR ramp lists and USGS gauges; read November 1, 2026.
The listed ramps of Greene County
- Boligee Access on Demopolis LakeDemopolis Lake, 1 lane, 15 trailer spaces
The list covers ADCNR ramps; dam operators and towns run others.
Shore access across Greene County
- Backbone Creek Boat Ramp on Demopolis Lakebank access, US Army Corps of Engineers
- Finches Ferry Park on Warrior Lakebank access, US Army Corps of Engineers
- Forkland Park on Demopolis Lakebank access, US Army Corps of Engineers
- Heflin Access Area-Lock on Gainesville Lakefishing pier, US Army Corps of Engineers
- Heflin Access Area-Spillway on Gainesville Lakefishing pier, US Army Corps of Engineers
- Heflin Access-Lower Pool on Gainesville Lakebank access, US Army Corps of Engineers
- Runaway Branch II on Demopolis Lakebank access, US Army Corps of Engineers
- Selden Damsite Park on Warrior Lakebank access, US Army Corps of Engineers
ADCNR WFF boat ramp list (public.dcnr.alabama.gov), ADCNR coastal boating access, fish-from-the-bank map and public access sites layer; read November 1, 2026.
Keeper rules for Greene County anglers
Start from these statewide rows in Greene County, then check any water the digest singles out. Count on $17.45 (resident) or $68.20 (nonresident) for a year of Alabama freshwater fishing.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bass | 10 a day | open all year |
| Walleye | 2 a day | open all year |
| Sauger | 5 a day; 15 inches TL minimum | open all year |
| White Bass | 15 a day | open all year |
| Yellow Bass | 15 a day | open all year |
| Saltwater Striped Bass and Hybrids or Combinations | 15 a day | open all year |
| Crappie | 30 a day; 9 inches TL (exemptions apply) minimum | open all year |
| Yellow Perch | No daily limit | open all year |
| Catfish (under 34 inches) | No daily limit | open all year |
| Catfish (over 34 inches) | 1 a day | open all year |
| Bream | 50 a day | open all year |
| Rainbow Trout | 5 a day | open all year |
| Alligator Gar | 1 a day | open all year |
| Sturgeon | Closed Season | Closed season (immediate release) |
| Paddlefish or Spoonbill | Closed Season | Closed season (immediate release) |
| Skipjack Herring | 50 a day | open all year |
Limits as printed in the Official 2026-2027 Alabama Hunting and Fishing Digest (ADCNR, eRegulations edition) (limits page; digest PDF), read November 1, 2026.
Record fish out of water by Greene County
No listed record comes from Greene County, but these neighbouring waters hold some.
| Species | Weight | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowfin | 18 lbs., 6 oz. | Lake Tuscaloosa | 7/31/05 |
| Blue catfish | 120 lbs., 4 oz. | Holt Lake | 3/9/12 |
| Striped bass | 69 lbs., 9 oz. | Bankhead Lake | 2/28/13 |
Alabama state record lists kept by ADCNR (Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division for freshwater; Marine Resources Division State Record Fish Committee for saltwater) (freshwater, saltwater), read November 1, 2026.
Tackle counters and guide services in Greene County
Greene County tackle stores
- The Bait Shop, 106 1st Avebait and tackle shop, Eutaw
Yellow Pages listings and guide or charter business pages (county of the business), read November 1, 2026.
Close to Greene County
Places to stay inside Greene County
- Eutawpop. 2,937
County pages around Greene County
- Hale County21 miles east
- Sumter County22 miles southwest
- Pickens County32 miles north
- Tuscaloosa County40 miles northeast
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Reservoirs, rivers and bays close to Greene County, pictured
Photo: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Alabama Extension, CC0 1.0
Photo: Alabama Extension, CC0 1.0
Photo: Alabama Extension, CC0 1.0
What Alabama anglers ask about fishing Greene County
Where do ADCNR lists let me back a trailer down in Greene County?
There are 1 listed ramp, including 1 from the WFF list.
Which water in Greene County is biggest?
Warrior Lake, 8,580 acres by ADCNR.
What should a visitor to Greene County fish for?
Bluegill lead the count of water pages within 50 miles, then channel catfish, largemouth bass and striped bass.
Which Greene County shops carry fishing gear?
1 listings, such as The Bait Shop.
How many fishing guide businesses give Greene County as home base?
None list it; see the guides page.
Which Alabama town serves as Greene County county seat?
The seat is Eutaw.
What does ADCNR charge to fish Greene County?
Count on $17.45 (resident) or $68.20 (nonresident) for a year of Alabama freshwater fishing.
Which Alabama counties lie a quick drive from Greene County?
Try Hale County, Sumter County and Pickens County.
Give Greene County a morning on the water
River pages carry live USGS readings.