Fishing in Randolph County, Alabama
County seat: Wedowee. Population 21,967.
- 2lake pages
- 6listed ramps
- 2river and creek pages
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Randolph County at a glance for fishermen
With 21,967 people as of 2020, Randolph County keeps its seat of government in Wedowee. The ADCNR bank map tags sites in the county as ADCNR Fisheries District II.
Lake pages touching the county number 2, with R.L. Harris Reservoir first by size. The ADCNR lists put 6 listed ramps inside the county line. From land, ADCNR maps 4 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 Randolph 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 Randolph County lakes carry their own page
| Lake | Acres (source) | Kind | ADCNR ramps | Fish named |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R.L. Harris Reservoir | 4,879 (NHD outline) | Alabama Power reservoir | 6 | |
| Crystal Lake | 54 (NHD outline) | lake | 0 |
From Wedowee, the next lakes with pages lie past the Randolph County line.
| Lake | From Wedowee | Acres (source) | Kind | ADCNR ramps | Fish named |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Virginia | 15 miles northwest | 23 (NHD outline) | lake | 0 | |
| Clay County Public Fishing Lake | 15 miles northwest | 39 (NHD outline) | State Public Fishing Lake | 0 | largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill |
| Choccolocco Number 11 Lake | 24 miles northwest | 181 (NHD outline) | lake | 0 | |
| West Point Lake | 25 miles southeast | 22,313 (NHD outline), 10% in Alabama | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir | 0 | |
| Lafayette Reservoir | 29 miles south | 96 (NHD outline) | lake | 0 | |
| Choccolocco Creek Lake Number 7 | 31 miles north | 55 (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 Wedowee that name each fish; largemouth bass 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 Randolph County
- Tallapoosa RiverADCNR river page, 1 bank or pier site, 216 mi of NHD channel inside Alabama
- Little Tallapoosa River51 mi of NHD channel inside Alabama
Other named creeks of Randolph County (2)
- Hurricane Creek (Randolph County)12 mi of NHD channel inside Alabama
- Shoal Creek (Randolph County)9 mi of NHD channel inside Alabama
Stage and discharge for Randolph County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Tallapoosa River At Malone, Alabama | 5,580 cfs, 13.06 ft gage height | Nov 11 10:30 pm |
| Tallapoosa River At Wadley Al | 582 cfs, 3.29 ft gage height | Nov 11 11:15 pm |
| Little Tallapoosa River Near Newell Al | 94 cfs, 1.84 ft gage height | Nov 11 10:45 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.
The listed ramps of Randolph County
- Foster's Bridge boat ramp on R.L. Harris ReservoirR.L. Harris Reservoir, 2 lanes, 2 docks, 19 trailer spaces
- Fox Creek boat ramp on R.L. Harris ReservoirR.L. Harris Reservoir, 1 lane, 1 dock, 16 trailer spaces
- Highway 48 Bridge boat ramp on R.L. Harris ReservoirR.L. Harris Reservoir, 2 lanes, 2 docks, 34 trailer spaces
- Road End (Cragford, New Harmony, Big Fox) boat ramp on R.L. Harris ReservoirR.L. Harris Reservoir, 2 lanes, 2 docks, 22 trailer spaces
- Swagg boat ramp on R.L. Harris ReservoirR.L. Harris Reservoir, 1 lane, 1 dock, 25 trailer spaces
- White's Bridge boat ramp on R.L. Harris ReservoirR.L. Harris Reservoir, 1 lane, 1 dock, 21 trailer spaces
The list covers ADCNR ramps; dam operators and towns run others.
Shore access across Randolph County
- Flat Rock Park on R.L. Harris Reservoirfishing pier, Alabama Power Company
- Harris Tailrace on R.L. Harris Reservoirfishing pier, Alabama Power Company
- Crystal Lake bank accessbank access, City of Roanoke
- Little Fox Creek on R.L. Harris Reservoirbank access, Alabama Power Company
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 Randolph County anglers
Start from these statewide rows in Randolph 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 |
Waters of Randolph County with rules of their own (1)
| Water | Species | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Reservoir | Largemouth bass | It is illegal to possess any largemouth bass between 13 inches and 16 inches in total length. |
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.
Record fish out of water by Randolph County
No listed record comes from Randolph County, but these neighbouring waters hold some.
| Species | Weight | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redeye bass | 3 lbs., 2 oz. | Choccolocco Creek | 3/8/00 |
| White crappie | 4 lbs., 9 oz. | Lake Martin | 5/8/00 |
| Longnose gar | 32 lbs., 14 oz. | Lake Jordan | 4/18/85 |
| Yellow perch | 2 lbs., 2 oz. | Yates Lake | 3/7/15 |
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 Randolph County
Randolph County tackle stores
- Lake Wedowee Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Wedowee
- D & S Marine Servicesmarina, Wedowee
Yellow Pages listings and guide or charter business pages (county of the business), read November 1, 2026.
Close to Randolph County
Places to stay inside Randolph County
- Roanokepop. 5,311
County pages around Randolph County
- Clay County23 miles west
- Cleburne County26 miles north
- Chambers County27 miles south
- Tallapoosa County36 miles southwest
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Telling the Randolph County fish apart, by photo
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
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Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
What Alabama anglers ask about fishing Randolph County
Where do ADCNR lists let me back a trailer down in Randolph County?
There are 6 listed ramps, including 6 from the WFF list.
Which water in Randolph County is biggest?
R.L. Harris Reservoir, 4,879 acres by its NHD outline.
What should a visitor to Randolph County fish for?
Largemouth bass lead the count of water pages within 50 miles, then black crappie, bluegill and channel catfish.
Which Randolph County shops carry fishing gear?
2 listings, such as Lake Wedowee Bait & Tackle.
How many fishing guide businesses give Randolph County as home base?
None list it; see the guides page.
Which Alabama town serves as Randolph County county seat?
The seat is Wedowee.
What does ADCNR charge to fish Randolph 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 Randolph County?
Try Clay County, Cleburne County and Chambers County.
Are there water-specific rules in Randolph County?
The 2026-27 digest prints 1 water exception reaching this county, starting with Harris Reservoir; the table above shows each.
Give Randolph County a morning on the water
River pages carry live USGS readings.