Top fish species at Osborne Lake

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Silver carp

30 in · 30 lb

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Shortnose gar

15 in · 1 lb

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Shortnose gar

17 in · 1 lb

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American gizzard shad

12 in · 1 lb

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Paddlefish

26 in · 25 lb

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General info

Osborne Lake is a lake located in Blount County, Alabama, United States. It is most popular for fishing Paddlefish, American gizzard shad, and Blue catfish.

Location

34°06′6.1″N 86°32′16.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Osborne Lake, AL

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Alabama can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Regulations for top species

Species prohibited
Paddlefish

Paddlefish

Regulation boundaryAlabama State Waters

It is unlawful to harvest, possess, land, purchase, sell, or exchange this species.

Additional information
All paddlefish must be immediately returned to the water with the least possible harm.
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Polyodon spathula, Spoonbill
Season open: year-round
Blue catfish

Blue catfish

Regulation boundaryAlabama State Waters
Memorable / trophy limits1 > 34

The maximum number of trophy individuals legally harvested per harvester per day. A trophy is any individual of a length greater than the max size limit. Trophy individuals are included in the daily bag limit unless stated otherwise.

Additional information
No minimum size limit. No bag limit for catfish under 34-inches total length. Recreational anglers may only harvest 1 catfish over 34-inches total length per person per day. This size limit shall not apply to catfish harvested from the Perdido, Conecuh, Blackwater, Yellow, Choctawhatchee, Chipola, and Chattahoochee rivers basins. It is unlawful to transport live catfish 34 inches in length or greater beyond the boundaries of this state.
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Ictalurus furcatus
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18.3 miles away

Eva

20.1 miles away

Dodge City

20.3 miles away

Union Grove

21.4 miles away

Albertville

21.8 miles away

County Line

22.0 miles away

Cherokee Ridge

22.2 miles away

Smoke Rise

22.5 miles away

Colony

23.6 miles away

Guntersville

24.1 miles away

West Point

26.1 miles away

Somerville

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FAQ about Osborne Lake fishing

📍 Where is Osborne Lake located?
Osborne Lake is a lake located in Blount County, Alabama, United States. Its coordinates are:
34°06′6.1″N 86°32′16.7″W
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🎣 Where on Osborne Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Osborne Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Osborne Lake?
The most common species in Osborne Lake are:
📢 What are the latest Osborne Lake fishing reports?
The latest Osborne Lake fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Osborne Lake right now?
According to fishing regulations at Osborne Lake, some of the species in season this November include: Red grouper, Gag grouper, Atlantic bluefin tuna, Greater amberjack, and Grey triggerfish. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Osborne Lake?

Fishing in Alabama requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses are available for residents and non-residents, with options for daily, annual, or multi-year permits, purchasable online or from authorized retailers.

In Alabama, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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