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Channel catfish

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General info

University Branch is a stream located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish and Spotted bass.

Location

33°13′4.1″N 87°33′2.9″W
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Fishing regulations at University Branch, AL

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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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Channel catfish as of April 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

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Memorable

1 > 34
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.

Ictalurus punctatus

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33°13′4.1″N 87°33′2.9″W
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Cities nearby

Tuscaloosa

1.8 miles away

Northport

4.0 miles away

Hueytown

33.7 miles away

Bessemer

35.1 miles away

Helena

39.3 miles away

Alabaster

42.1 miles away

Hoover

44.3 miles away

Homewood

46.0 miles away

Pelham

46.3 miles away

Jasper

46.6 miles away

Calera

47.0 miles away

Birmingham

48.4 miles away

Vestavia Hills

49.3 miles away

Mountain Brook

50.3 miles away

Gardendale

53.0 miles away

Columbus

53.5 miles away

Chelsea

53.7 miles away

Irondale

56.1 miles away

Center Point

58.0 miles away

Leeds

61.2 miles away

Selma

63.0 miles away

Trussville

63.0 miles away

Moody

66.3 miles away

Sylacauga

74.6 miles away

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FAQ about University Branch fishing

the University Branch is a stream located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, United States. Its coordinates are:
33°13′4.1″N 87°33′2.9″W
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