Fishing

Fishing in Alabama

Discover 25 state parks offering fishing in Alabama

🐟 Alabama Fishing License at a Glance

Resident Annual $16.60
Non-Resident Annual $66.25
Youth Under 16 free
Senior 65+ free
Saltwater R: $30, NR: $65
🎉 Free Fishing Days June 7, 2025

FREE bank fishing for residents in home county. Gulf State Park has world's longest fishing pier!

Official Alabama Fishing Info →

License fees and free fishing days shown as of June 2026 — fees and dates change yearly. Always confirm current rates and free-fishing dates via the official link above before purchasing.

25 State Parks

Alabama State Parks with Fishing

covered picnic area at bladon springs state park in alabama

Bladon Springs State Park

+10 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Hunting Disc Golf Golfing Kayaking Canoeing Cave Tours
Blue Springs State Park (Alabama)

Blue Springs State Park

+4 Picnicking Bird Watching RV Cave Tours
sun reflected in the lake at joe wheeler state park in alabama

Brierfield Ironworks Historical State Park

colorful fall leaves at buck's pocket state park in alabama

Bucks Pocket State Park

colorful fall leaves at buck's pocket state park in alabama

Buck’s Pocket State Park

+12 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Hunting Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Waterfall Viewing RV Cave Tours ATV Riding
sunset behind rock overlook at cheaha state park in alabama

Cheaha State Park

+11 Wildlife Watching Photography Picnicking Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Hunting Kayaking Waterfall Viewing RV Cave Tours Biking
swimming area in the lake at chewacla state park in alabama

Chewacla State Park

+15 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Paddleboarding Scenic Overlooks Hunting Geocaching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Waterfall Viewing RV Cave Tours Biking
picnic and recreation area at chickasaw state park in alabama

Chickasaw State Park

+7 Photography Picnicking Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Hunting RV Cave Tours

Claude D. Kelley State Park

DeSoto State Park (Alabama)

DeSoto State Park

+11 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Scenic Overlooks Geocaching Kayaking Canoeing Waterfall Viewing RV Cave Tours Biking
Florala State Park (Alabama)

Florala State Park

+1 Hunting
sun shining through trees by water at frank jackson state park in alabama

Frank Jackson State Park

+7 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Hunting Kayaking Canoeing RV Cave Tours
Gulf State Park (Alabama)

Gulf State Park

+6 Bird Watching Beachcombing Kayaking Paddling RV Biking
sun reflected in the lake at joe wheeler state park in alabama

Joe Wheeler State Park

+7 Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Disc Golf Golfing RV Biking
fisherman on the dock at sunset in lake guntersville state park in alabama

Lake Guntersville State Park

+8 Picnicking Horseback Riding Scenic Overlooks Golfing Kayaking Canoeing RV Cave Tours
picnic table among the trees at Lake Jackson RV Park in alabama

Lake Jackson RV Park at Florala

+8 Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Kayaking Canoeing RV Cave Tours Biking
sunset over the water at lake lurleen state park in alabama

Lake Lurleen State Park

+5 Picnicking Bird Watching Jet Skiing Golfing Cave Tours
Sunrise over Lake Mitchell Alabama with cypress trees and a fishing boat at the dock

Lake Mitchell

+7 Photography Picnicking Bird Watching Jet Skiing Water Skiing Kayaking RV
rainbow over the water at lakepoint state park in alabama

Lakepoint State Park

+3 Bird Watching RV ATV Riding
sunrise over drucker bay at meaher state park in alabama

Meaher State Park

+8 Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Hunting Geocaching Canoeing RV Cave Tours
trees reflected in the lake at oak mountain state park in alabama

Oak Mountain State Park

+7 Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Archery Golfing RV Biking
flowers near welcome sign at paul grist state park in selma alabama

Paul M. Grist State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching RV Cave Tours
fishermen on dannelly reservoir at roland cooper state park in alabama

Roland Cooper State Park

+7 Picnicking Bird Watching Water Skiing Kayaking Canoeing RV Cave Tours
Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park (Alabama)

Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park

sunset over pier on lake martin at wind creek state park in alabama

Wind Creek State Park

+9 Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Archery Golfing RV Cave Tours Biking

❓ Fishing in Alabama — FAQ

Do I need a license to fish in Alabama state parks?

Yes — fishing in Alabama state parks generally requires a valid Alabama fishing license. A resident annual license costs $16.60, and a non-resident annual license costs $66.25. Youth and seniors are often exempt or pay reduced fees. Fees shown as of June 2026 — confirm current rates with the official state agency.

Are there free fishing days in Alabama?

Yes — Alabama offers free fishing days when no license is required (June 7, 2025). Exact dates change each year, so verify with the official Alabama agency before your trip.

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