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Greengill hybrid

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Lake char

24 in Β· 7 lb

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Rainbow trout

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Donner Lake is a lake located in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Largemouth bass, and Greengill hybrid.

Location

33Β°50β€²0.2β€³N 85Β°57β€²59.8β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Donner 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 10, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

Jacksonville

12.3 miles away

Gadsden

12.5 miles away

Anniston

14.2 miles away

Oxford

17.3 miles away

Pell City

25.5 miles away

Talladega

28.7 miles away

Albertville

32.8 miles away

Moody

34.5 miles away

Trussville

37.8 miles away

Leeds

39.8 miles away

Cedartown

43.2 miles away

Center Point

43.3 miles away

Irondale

44.6 miles away

Fort Payne

45.7 miles away

Sylacauga

48.4 miles away

Mountain Brook

50.5 miles away

Chelsea

51.8 miles away

Carrollton

53.6 miles away

Rome

53.7 miles away

Scottsboro

56.2 miles away

Villa Rica

60.7 miles away

Dallas

64.8 miles away

Cartersville

70.6 miles away

Douglasville

72.6 miles away

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FAQ about Donner Lake fishing

Donner Lake is a lake located in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. Its coordinates are:
33Β°50β€²0.2β€³N 85Β°57β€²59.8β€³W
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