Lake Harris Fishing
A 139-acre lake in Tuscaloosa County.
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Lake Harris at first glance for Alabama anglers
Roughly 139 acres of water make up the Lake Harris outline in Tuscaloosa County. Groceries and fuel are nearest in Holt, about 3 miles off.
Shore fishing comes from 1 bank site ADCNR maps. It falls in ADCNR Fisheries District III.
USGS NHD High Resolution (Alabama) outlines and flowlines, read November 1, 2026; operator and kind from the ADCNR reservoir program and dam owner listings; Census 2023 places.
Ramps for boaters headed to Lake Harris
Ramps on Lake Harris are not on the ADCNR list; nearby ADCNR ramps appear below.
No boat needed at Lake Harris
- Lake Harris fishing pierfishing pier, City of Tuscaloosa
Other ramps a short tow from Lake Harris
- Riverview Access on Oliver LakeOliver Lake, 4 miles southwest
- Binion Creek boat ramp on Lake TuscaloosaLake Tuscaloosa, 11 miles northwest
ADCNR WFF public boat ramp list (list), read November 1, 2026; ADCNR fish-from-the-bank map (outdooralabama.com), read November 1, 2026.
Statewide rows and exceptions at Lake Harris
| 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 |
The statewide freshwater rows apply on Lake Harris except where an exception below says otherwise.
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.
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Size leader in the table: Lake Tuscaloosa, around 5,076 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Kind | ADCNR ramps | Bank sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Harris | 139 | lake | 0 | 1 | |
| Lake Nicol | 2 miles north | 311 | lake | 0 | 1 |
| Oliver Lake | 3 miles southwest | 663 | reservoir | 1 | 2 |
| Holt Lake | 6 miles northeast | 3,296 | reservoir | 0 | 8 |
| Lake Tuscaloosa | 6 miles northwest | 5,076 | reservoir | 1 | 2 |
| Bankhead Lake | 19 miles northeast | 4,114 | reservoir | 0 | 0 |
Acres from ADCNR pages where printed, else NHD outlines; ADCNR ramp list and bank map; read November 1, 2026.
Shops, rooms and water close to Lake Harris
More Alabama lakes near Lake Harris
- Lake Nicol2 miles north
- Oliver Lake3 miles southwest
- Holt Lake6 miles northeast
- Lake Tuscaloosa6 miles northwest
- Bankhead Lake19 miles northeast
Buying bait for Lake Harris
- Hide-A-Way Harbor Marinamarina, Cottondale, 3 miles
- Blue Heron Marinamarina, Northport, 3 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Tuscaloosasporting goods store, Tuscaloosa, 6 miles
- Shark's Fish and Chickenbait and tackle shop, Tuscaloosa, 7 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Tuscaloosasporting goods store, Tuscaloosa, 8 miles
- Bob's Campground & Marina LLCmarina, Northport, 9 miles
Charter and guide names for Lake Harris
- Alabama Guide Servicesfishing guide, (205) 454-7313
Alabama towns with rooms near Lake Harris
- Holt3 miles
- Tuscaloosa4 miles
- Cottondale6 miles
Alabama county pages covering Lake Harris
- Tuscaloosa Countyseat: Tuscaloosa
Piscifun reels a Yellowhammer State angler might load for Lake Harris
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A picture guide to fish at Lake Harris
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Lake Harris, the common questions settled
What part of Alabama holds Lake Harris?
Its home is Tuscaloosa County, about 3 miles from Holt.
Does Lake Harris count as big water in Alabama?
Close to 139 acres on the NHD.
Can I trailer a bass boat to Lake Harris?
Riverview Access on Oliver Lake, about 4 miles away, is the closest ADCNR ramp.
Which gamefish have a source at Lake Harris?
Its fish are not listed by ADCNR.
How many black bass may an Alabama angler take home from Lake Harris?
Black Bass: 10 a day.
Which ADCNR license covers Lake Harris?
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.
Where can an angler on foot reach Lake Harris?
The one listing is Lake Harris fishing pier.
Is there a bait shop on the way to Lake Harris?
Our list starts with Hide-A-Way Harbor Marina, about 3 miles away,.
Take the county roads to Lake Harris
Fees, exceptions and border rules are on the license page.