Top fish species at City Lake

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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City Lake fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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5 years ago

Largemouth bass

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8 years ago

16 in Β· 3 lb

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General info

City Lake is a lake located in Clay County, Alabama, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

33Β°19β€²24.2β€³N 85Β°47β€²53.9β€³W
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Fishing regulations at City 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 7, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about City Lake fishing

City Lake is a lake located in Clay County, Alabama, United States. Its coordinates are:
33Β°19β€²24.2β€³N 85Β°47β€²53.9β€³W
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