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Little Cahaba River

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Alabama, United States

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Green sunfish

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Spotted bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Little Cahaba River is a stream located in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. It is also intersecting with Bibb County, Alabama. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Redeye bass, and Spotted bass.

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33°05′34.8″N 86°52′20.7″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Little Cahaba River?

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Fishing regulations at Little Cahaba River, 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.

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Sylvan Springs

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FAQ about Little Cahaba River fishing

📍 Where is the Little Cahaba River located?
the Little Cahaba River is a stream located in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. It is also intersecting with Bibb County, Alabama. Its coordinates are:
33°05′34.8″N 86°52′20.7″W
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🎣 Where on the Little Cahaba River is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Little Cahaba River 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 Little Cahaba River?
The most common species in the Little Cahaba River are:
📢 What are the latest Little Cahaba River fishing reports?
The latest Little Cahaba River fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Little Cahaba River right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Little Cahaba River, some of the species in season this June include: Summer flounder, Southern flounder, Red grouper, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and Gulf flounder. 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 Little Cahaba River?

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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