Cooley Creek

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Alabama, United States

4.4·35 catches

Logged catches

4.4

Top fish species at Cooley Creek

Largemouth bass

Green sunfish

Smallmouth bass

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Cooley Creek fishing reports

Largemouth bass

26 in · 8 lb

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

11 in · 1 lb 3 oz

Largemouth bass

20 in · 5 lb

Largemouth bass

26 in · 4 lb 2 oz

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Fishing regulations at Cooley Creek, 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.

Local laws and licenses

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Largemouth bass

Regulation boundaryAlabama State Waters

Bag limit10

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit10

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information

Daily Creel Limit = 10 Largemouth Bass as part of the 10 Black Bass aggregate limit, which includes combinations of largemouth, smallmouth, spotted, Alabama, shoal and those species formerly known as "redeye" bass, which are now known separately as Coosa, Warrior, Cahaba, Tallapoosa and Chattahoochee bass, based on their respective drainages. The Alabama bass was formerly known as spotted bass in the Mobile drainage. Guntersville Reservoir and Its Tributary of Town Creek: It is illegal to possess any largemouth or smallmouth bass less than 15 inches in total length. Harris Reservoir: It is illegal to possess any largemouth bass between 13 inches and 16 inches in total length. Lake Jackson at Florala: Creel limit of five black bass greater than 12 inches in total length. Only one of the five can be over 22 inches in total length. Lewis Smith Reservoir: It is illegal to possess any black bass between 13 inches and 15 inches in total length. Little Bear Creek Reservoir of the B.C.D.A. Lakes: It is illegal to possess largemouth bass between 13 inches and 16 inches in total length. Pickwick Reservoir: It is illegal to possess any smallmouth bass or largemouth bass less than 15 inches in total length. Walter F. George Reservoir (Lake Eufaula) and its Tributaries: It is illegal to possess any largemouth bass less than 14 inches in total length. West Point Reservoir and its Tributaries: It is illegal to possess any largemouth bass less than 14 inches in total length. Wilson Reservoir and Its Tributaries of Big Nance and Town Creeks: It is illegal to possess any smallmouth bass less than 15 inches in total length.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Season open: year-round

Green sunfish

Regulation boundaryAlabama State Waters

Bag limit50

Additional information

No minimum size limit. Daily bag limit is 50 bream per person. Bream includes the following species: Banded Sunfish, Bluegill, Bluespotted Sunfish, Dollar Sunfish, Flier, Green Sunfish, Longear Sunfish, Mud Sunfish, Orangespotted Sunfish, Redbreast Sunfish, Redear Sunfish, Redspotted Sunfish, Rock Bass, Shadow Bass, and/or Warmouth.

Synonyms

Banded Sunfish, Bluegill, Bluespotted Sunfish, Dollar Sunfish, Flier, Green Sunfish, Longear Sunfish, Mud Sunfish, Orangespotted Sunfish, Redbreast Sunfish, Redear Sunfish, Redspotted Sunfish, Rock Bass, Shadow Bass, Warmouth

Season open: year-round

Smallmouth bass

Regulation boundaryAlabama State Waters

Bag limit5

Aggregate limit10

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information

Daily Creel Limit = 5 Smallmouth Bass as part of the 10 Black Bass aggregate limit, which includes combinations of largemouth, smallmouth, spotted, Alabama, shoal and those species formerly known as "redeye" bass, which are now known separately as Coosa, Warrior, Cahaba, Tallapoosa and Chattahoochee bass, based on their respective drainages. The Alabama bass was formerly known as spotted bass in the Mobile drainage. Guntersville Reservoir and Its Tributary of Town Creek: It is illegal to possess any largemouth or smallmouth bass less than 15 inches in total length. Lake Jackson at Florala: Creel limit of five black bass greater than 12 inches in total length. Only one of the five can be over 22 inches in total length. Lewis Smith Reservoir: It is illegal to possess any black bass between 13 inches and 15 inches in total length. Pickwick Reservoir: It is illegal to possess any smallmouth bass or largemouth bass less than 15 inches in total length. Wheeler Reservoir: It is illegal to possess any smallmouth bass less than 15 inches in total length. Wilson Reservoir and Its Tributaries of Big Nance and Town Creeks: It is illegal to possess any smallmouth bass less than 15 inches in total length.

Synonyms

Micropterus dolomieui

Local laws and licenses

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FAQ about Cooley Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Cooley Creek located?

the Cooley Creek is a stream located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, United States. It is also intersecting with Jefferson County, Alabama. Its coordinates are:

33°16′42.3″N 87°04′49.7″W

🎣 Where on the Cooley Creek is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on the Cooley Creek 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 the Cooley Creek?

The most common species in the Cooley Creek are:

Largemouth bass - 13 members reported to have caught this fish
Green sunfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Smallmouth bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Cooley Creek fishing reports?

The latest Cooley Creek fishing reports are:

@jaydenisthebestfisherman1 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@dbarkerjr reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@dbarkerjr reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@Wolfspirit88 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@fishercook reported a nice Largemouth bass.

🗓️ What species are in season at the Cooley Creek right now?

According to fishing regulations at the Cooley Creek, 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 the Cooley Creek?

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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Cooley Creek

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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Cooley Creek?

Fishing regulations at Cooley Creek, AL

Regulations for top species

Largemouth bass

Green sunfish

Smallmouth bass

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