Chambers County Public Fishing Lake Fishing
A 183-acre State Public Fishing Lake in Chambers County.
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The short version on Chambers County Public Fishing Lake
ADCNR lists 183 acres for Chambers County Public Fishing Lake, which sits in Chambers County. The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division manages it as a state fishing lake. It is about 4 miles to Cusseta.
The ADCNR bank map adds 1 bank site. Questions go to ADCNR Fisheries District II.
ADCNR acreage (ADCNR page); operator and kind from the ADCNR reservoir program and dam owner listings; Census 2023 places.
ADCNR text on Chambers County Public Fishing Lake
ADCNR describes the water this way:
The lake is located 5 miles southeast of LaFayette on Chambers County Road 83. From LaFayette at the intersection with U.S. Highway 431, take Alabama Highway 50 east for three quarters of a mile, then take a right on County Road 83 for 4 miles. Take a right on County Road 292 to Chambers County Lake.
February 1 to November 30: Open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays (closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays)
Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, and crappie.
ADCNR page for Chambers County Public Fishing Lake, quoted, outdooralabama.com, read November 1, 2026.
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- HoursOpen sunrise to sunset during the following dates.; February 1 to November 30: Open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays (closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays)
- Permits$5 Fishing Permit required for anglers ages 12 and up (Includes launch of personal boat); $10 Boat Rental Permit (daily fishing permit also required)
- Facilities183-acre lake; Boat ramp; Fishing pier (ADA Compliant); Pavilion (ADA Compliant); Restrooms; Concessions, including bait, tackle, and snacks
- ManagerAlan and Karen Franks, (334) 219-0217
- Address1145 County Road 292, LaFayette, AL 36862
- Fish ADCNR listsLargemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, and crappie.
A daily permit and the state lake rules apply here; see the page that covers all 20 lakes.
ADCNR State Public Fishing Lake page and the digest State Public Fishing Lakes table (ADCNR), read November 1, 2026.
Bass, bream and more at Chambers County Public Fishing Lake
These are the fish an ADCNR source ties to Chambers County Public Fishing Lake.
ADCNR reservoir and state lake pages, Alabama state record lists; read November 1, 2026.
ADCNR ramps that reach Chambers County Public Fishing Lake
The facilities ADCNR prints for the state lake include a ramp.
Where bank anglers stand at Chambers County Public Fishing Lake
- Chambers County Lake on Chambers County Public Fishing Lakefishing pier, ADCNR, PFL fishing permit required
ADCNR WFF public boat ramp list (list), read November 1, 2026; ADCNR fish-from-the-bank map (outdooralabama.com), read November 1, 2026.
Alabama creel and length rows for Chambers County Public Fishing Lake
| Species | Daily limit and size | 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 |
Start with the statewide table for Chambers County Public Fishing Lake, then read any water exception.
Freshwater anglers need an Alabama fishing license from 16 on ($17.45 resident, $68.20 nonresident for 2026-27); residents 65 and older are exempt.
Limits as printed in the Official 2026-2027 Alabama Hunting and Fishing Digest (ADCNR, eRegulations edition) (limits page; digest PDF), read November 1, 2026.
Nearby Alabama lakes measured against Chambers County Public Fishing Lake
By acreage, West Point Lake heads these nearby lakes at about 22,313.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Kind | ADCNR ramps | Bank sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambers County Public Fishing Lake | 183 | State Public Fishing Lake | 0 | 1 | |
| Lafayette Reservoir | 7 miles northwest | 96 | lake | 0 | 1 |
| Saugahatchee Lake | 11 miles southwest | 346 | reservoir | 0 | 1 |
| Lake Harding | 14 miles southeast | 4,978 | reservoir | 2 | 3 |
| West Point Lake | 15 miles northeast | 22,313 | reservoir | 0 | 8 |
| Lee County Public Fishing Lake | 19 miles south | 130 | State Public Fishing Lake | 0 | 1 |
Acres from ADCNR pages where printed, else NHD outlines; ADCNR ramp list and bank map; read November 1, 2026.
Next stops after a day on Chambers County Public Fishing Lake
Alabama reservoirs a short haul from Chambers County Public Fishing Lake
- Lafayette Reservoir7 miles northwest
- Saugahatchee Lake11 miles southwest
- Lake Harding14 miles southeast
- West Point Lake15 miles northeast
- Lee County Public Fishing Lake19 miles south
Bait and tackle stops on the way to Chambers County Public Fishing Lake
- Dick's Sporting Goods Opelikasporting goods store, Opelika, 15 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Auburnsporting goods store, Auburn, 16 miles
- Lakefront Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Opelika, 19 miles
- Highway 169 Fishing Pondbait and tackle shop, Salem, 22 miles
- Blue Creek Marinamarina, Dadeville, 24 miles
- Foshee's Boat Docmarina, Dadeville, 25 miles
Where to stay for a trip to Chambers County Public Fishing Lake
- La Fayette6 miles
- Lanett9 miles
- Valley9 miles
Counties around Chambers County Public Fishing Lake with their own pages
- Chambers Countyseat: LaFayette
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Reservoirs, rivers and bays close to Chambers County Public Fishing Lake, pictured
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Before you fish Chambers County Public Fishing Lake, read these answers
Which Alabama town sits closest to Chambers County Public Fishing Lake?
Drive to Chambers County, about 4 miles from Cusseta.
What acreage goes with Chambers County Public Fishing Lake?
ADCNR lists 183 acres.
What is the nearest ramp to Chambers County Public Fishing Lake?
The facilities ADCNR prints for the state lake include a ramp.
Which fish swim in Chambers County Public Fishing Lake, by the sources?
Expect largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish and channel catfish, among others.
What creel rules govern reef fish in Chambers County Public Fishing Lake?
Black Bass: 10 a day.
May an out-of-state angler fish Chambers County Public Fishing Lake?
Freshwater anglers need an Alabama fishing license from 16 on ($17.45 resident, $68.20 nonresident for 2026-27); residents 65 and older are exempt. A State Public Fishing Lake permit is needed as well.
Does ADCNR map bank access at Chambers County Public Fishing Lake?
Just one is listed: Chambers County Lake on Chambers County Public Fishing Lake.
Where do anglers stock up for Chambers County Public Fishing Lake?
Dick's Sporting Goods Opelika, about 15 miles away, is the first shop on our list.
Pick a calm morning for Chambers County Public Fishing Lake
Fees and the digest limits are on one page.