Coffee County Public Fishing Lake Fishing
A 80-acre State Public Fishing Lake in Coffee County.
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Getting oriented on Coffee County Public Fishing Lake
ADCNR puts Coffee County Public Fishing Lake at 80 acres, a State Public Fishing Lake in Coffee County. It belongs to the ADCNR State Public Fishing Lakes program. From the lake point, Elba is around 6 miles away.
Anglers on foot get 1 bank site on the ADCNR bank map. ADCNR files it with ADCNR Fisheries District IV.
ADCNR acreage (ADCNR page); operator and kind from the ADCNR reservoir program and dam owner listings; Census 2023 places.
What the ADCNR page says about Coffee County Public Fishing Lake
In the words of the ADCNR page:
This lake is located 8 miles northwest of Elba, Alabama, off Coffee County Road 353. From Elba, take Alabama Highway 189 north for 6 miles. Take a left on County Road 353 for 1.75 miles to a dead-end with County Road 364. Take a left for one quarter mile to Coffee County Lake.
Note: These open/closed days are the current temporary schedule. please check with the lake manager for more information.
Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, and crappie.
ADCNR page for Coffee County Public Fishing Lake, quoted, outdooralabama.com, read November 1, 2026.
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- HoursOpen sunrise to sunset during the following dates.; Open Wednesday – Saturday; Closed Sunday – Tuesday; Note: These open/closed days are the current temporary schedule. please check with the …
- Permits$5 Fishing Permit required for anglers ages 12 and up (Includes launch of personal boat)
- FacilitiesBoat ramp; Two covered pavilions; Three fishing piers; Restrooms; Concessions, including bait, tackle, and snacks
- ManagerLee Jones, (334) 763-0559
- Fish ADCNR listsLargemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, and crappie.
State lakes have their own creel rules on top of the statewide rows; the State Public Fishing Lakes page lists all 20.
ADCNR State Public Fishing Lake page and the digest State Public Fishing Lakes table (ADCNR), read November 1, 2026.
The sourced fish list for Coffee County Public Fishing Lake
ADCNR and record sources back each fish listed for Coffee County Public Fishing Lake.
ADCNR reservoir and state lake pages, Alabama state record lists; read November 1, 2026.
Trailering onto Coffee County Public Fishing Lake
Boaters use the state lake ramp ADCNR lists among its facilities.
Riprap, piers and banks at Coffee County Public Fishing Lake
- Coffee County Public Fishing Lake fishing pierfishing pier, City of Elba/ADCNR, <![CDATA[State license & 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.
What the digest lets you keep from Coffee 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 |
On Coffee County Public Fishing Lake the statewide digest rows are the default.
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.
How Coffee County Public Fishing Lake compares with nearby reservoirs
Among the five closest Alabama lakes with pages, Gantt Lake is the biggest at about 2,700 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Kind | ADCNR ramps | Bank sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee County Public Fishing Lake | 80 | State Public Fishing Lake | 0 | 1 | |
| Crenshaw County Public Fishing Lake | 14 miles northwest | 53 | State Public Fishing Lake | 0 | 0 |
| Gantt Lake | 18 miles west | 2,700 | reservoir | 1 | 0 |
| Pike County Public Fishing Lake | 21 miles northeast | 45 | State Public Fishing Lake | 0 | 1 |
| Point A Lake | 23 miles west | 600 | reservoir | 0 | 0 |
| Geneva County Public Fishing Lake | 23 miles southeast | 33 | State Public Fishing Lake | 0 | 0 |
Acres from ADCNR pages where printed, else NHD outlines; ADCNR ramp list and bank map; read November 1, 2026.
Around Coffee County Public Fishing Lake: towns, shops and more water
Other lake pages around Coffee County Public Fishing Lake
- Crenshaw County Public Fishing Lake14 miles northwest
- Gantt Lake18 miles west
- Pike County Public Fishing Lake21 miles northeast
- Point A Lake23 miles west
- Geneva County Public Fishing Lake23 miles southeast
Where anglers fill the livewell before Coffee County Public Fishing Lake
- Riverwalk Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Elba, 5 miles
- Boyd's Marinemarina, Enterprise, 21 miles
- Tackle Shack Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Troy, 22 miles
Towns to bunk in close to Coffee County Public Fishing Lake
- Elba6 miles
- Opp15 miles
- New Brockton15 miles
County guides for the land around Coffee County Public Fishing Lake
- Coffee Countyseat: Elba
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Fish to recognise before a trip to Coffee County Public Fishing Lake
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What folks ask before a trip to Coffee County Public Fishing Lake
Which Alabama county map shows Coffee County Public Fishing Lake?
Alabama maps it in Coffee County, about 6 miles from Elba.
What acreage is listed for Coffee County Public Fishing Lake?
About 80 acres, per ADCNR.
Which ADCNR ramps put a boat on Coffee County Public Fishing Lake?
Boaters use the state lake ramp ADCNR lists among its facilities.
Which fish has an ADCNR source tied to Coffee County Public Fishing Lake?
Named fish include largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish and channel catfish.
Which Alabama rules apply on Coffee County Public Fishing Lake?
Black Bass: 10 a day.
What are the 2026-27 Alabama fees for fishing Coffee 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. The state lake permit is extra.
Is there shore fishing at Coffee County Public Fishing Lake?
There is a single entry, Coffee County Public Fishing Lake fishing pier.
Which shop serves Coffee County Public Fishing Lake?
Try Riverwalk Outfitters, about 5 miles away,.
Plan a Saturday on Coffee County Public Fishing Lake
Check the limits, then pick the ramp nearest your target.