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Wilson Lake 28 mi
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Tennessee River 19 mi
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Pickwick Lake 46 mi
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Fishing in Lawrence County, Alabama
County seat: Moulton. Population 33,073.
- 4lake pages
- 1listed ramps
- 4river and creek pages
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Lawrence County, Alabama
Sizing up Lawrence County for a rod and reel
33,073 Alabamians lived in Lawrence County at the 2020 Census, with Moulton as the seat. ADCNR bank-access sites here carry the ADCNR Fisheries District I label.
Of 4 lakes with a page here, Wheeler Lake covers the most ground. Trailer boats have 1 listed ramp here on ADCNR lists. ADCNR's bank layer shows 9 bank or pier sites here and 1 pier among them.
4lake pages
1listed ramps
4river and creek pages
0shops
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.
Map
Plotting Lawrence County ramps, banks and lakes
ADCNR ramp lists, bank map and public access sites; NHD lake points and river midpoints; GNIS coastal points; read November 1, 2026.
Lakes
Lawrence County lakes ranked by outline acreage
| Lake | Acres (source) | Kind | ADCNR ramps | Fish named |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Lake | 57,278 (NHD outline) | TVA reservoir | 16 | largemouth bass, spotted bass, smallmouth bass |
| Wilson Lake | 15,500 (ADCNR) | TVA reservoir | 1 | largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass |
| Moulton City Lake | 73 (NHD outline) | lake | 0 | |
| Little Bear Creek Reservoir | reservoir | 0 | largemouth bass, black crappie |
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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Which species show up near Lawrence County
Within 50 miles of Moulton, more pages list black crappie than any other fish.
Species named in ADCNR reservoir and species pages and the ADCNR record lists, counted per water page within 50 miles; not a fish survey.
Rivers
Streams that wind through Lawrence County
- Sipsey Forktrout tailwater, ADCNR river page, 1 ADCNR-listed ramp, 2 bank or pier sites, 72 mi of NHD channel inside Alabama
- Tennessee RiverADCNR river page, 205 mi of NHD channel inside Alabama
- Bear Creek107 mi of NHD channel inside Alabama
- Elk River3 bank or pier sites, 33 mi of NHD channel inside Alabama
Lawrence County creeks listed here only (4)
- Brushy Creek44 mi of NHD channel inside Alabama
- Sinking Creek (Lawrence County)1 bank or pier site, 5 mi of NHD channel inside Alabama
- Town Creek (Lawrence County)50 mi of NHD channel inside Alabama
- West Flint Creek47 mi of NHD channel inside Alabama
USGS readings across Lawrence County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Big Nance Creek At Courtland Al | 5 cfs, 1.21 ft gage height | Nov 11 10:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 11:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
USGS NHD flowlines and lengths, ADCNR river pages, ADCNR ramp lists and USGS gauges; read November 1, 2026.
Access
Boat ramps of Lawrence County
- Spring Creek boat ramp on Wheeler LakeWheeler Lake, 1 lane, 1 dock, 18 trailer spaces
Other public ramps exist beyond the ADCNR lists.
ADCNR shoreline spots across Lawrence County
- <![CDATA[Fisherman's Resort]]> on Wilson Lakefishing pier, Private
- Fox Creek on Wheeler Lakebank access, ADCNR/Lawrence County Commission
- Goldfield Branch on Wheeler Lakebank access, TVA
- Joe Wheeler State Parkbank access, Joe Wheeler State Park (South side)
- Mallard Creek on Wheeler Lakebank access, TVA
- Safety Harbor on Wilson Lakebank access, TVA
- Moulton City Lake bank accessbank access, City of Moulton
- Sinking Creek (Lawrence County) bank accessbank access, Lawrence County Commission
- Spring Creek on Wheeler Lakebank access, ADCNR/TVA
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.
Bait nearby
Bait a short drive out of Lawrence County
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Decatursporting goods store, Decatur, 17 miles
- Dry Creek Marinemarina, Decatur, 17 miles
- Jay Landings Marinamarina, Decatur, 18 miles
- Decatur Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Decatur, 19 miles
- Brickyard Landing Marinamarina, Decatur, 19 miles
Yellow Pages listings; straight-line miles from Moulton.
Regulations
Alabama limits that apply in Lawrence County
Every Lawrence County water without its own digest row uses the statewide limits. Freshwater privileges for a year cost an Alabamian $17.45; anglers from elsewhere pay $68.20.
| 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 |
Special limits printed for Lawrence County water (3)
| Water | Species | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Reservoir | Smallmouth bass | It is illegal to possess any smallmouth bass less than 15 inches in total length. |
| Wilson Reservoir and its Tributaries of Big Nance and Town Creeks | Smallmouth bass | It is illegal to possess any smallmouth bass less than 15 inches in total length. |
| Mulberry Fork and Sipsey Fork and their tributaries (Blount, Cullman, Lawrence, Walker and Winston counties) | Walleye | Illegal to take or attempt to take walleye by any method; any walleye taken must be released immediately with least possible harm. |
Limits as printed in the Official 2026-2027 Alabama Hunting and Fishing Digest (ADCNR, eRegulations edition) (limits page; digest PDF), read November 1, 2026. Size and creel exceptions as printed in the Official 2026-2027 Alabama Hunting and Fishing Digest (ADCNR, eRegulations edition), limits page, read November 1, 2026.
Records
Big-fish marks from around Lawrence County
| Species | Weight | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striped Hybrid bass | 25 lbs., 15 oz. | Sipsey Fork | 9/13/96 |
| Carp | 35 lbs., 0 oz. | Bear Creek | 4/19/80 |
| Freshwater drum | 41 lbs., 8 oz. | Wilson Lake | 7/24/49 |
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.
Nearby
In the Lawrence County neighbourhood
Lawrence County town guides
- Moultonpop. 3,398
- Town Creekpop. 1,052
Neighbouring county guides for Lawrence County
- Winston County26 miles south
- Limestone County27 miles northeast
- Morgan County28 miles east
- Colbert County30 miles northwest
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Photos
Reservoirs, rivers and bays close to Lawrence County, pictured
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Kev Cook, CC BY 4.0
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Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, CC BY-SA 2.0
Answers
Questions on the water inside Lawrence County
Can I trailer a bass boat into water in Lawrence County?
Count 1 listed ramp, 1 of them WFF.
Which lake tops the acreage list in Lawrence County?
Wheeler Lake, 57,278 acres by its NHD outline.
What fish do Lawrence County waters hold?
Black crappie lead the count of water pages within 50 miles, then largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish.
Where can Lawrence County anglers buy bait?
Bait comes from stores over the county line.
Do guide services list a Lawrence County business address?
No charter or guide listing names it.
Which Alabama town houses Lawrence County government?
County government sits in Moulton.
What will a visitor pay to fish in Lawrence County?
Freshwater privileges for a year cost an Alabamian $17.45; anglers from elsewhere pay $68.20.
What county lies closest to Lawrence County?
Closest by centre point: Winston County, Limestone County and Morgan County.
Which digest exception rows reach Lawrence County?
The 2026-27 digest prints 3 water exceptions reaching this county, starting with Wheeler Reservoir; the table above shows each.
Which ADCNR record lines name Lawrence County water?
Striped Hybrid bass, 25 lbs., 15 oz., from Sipsey Fork, Warrior River (9/13/96).
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Lake pages list ADCNR ramps, species and limits.