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Spotted bass

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Black crappie

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Black crappie

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General info

Broglan Branch is a stream located in Madison County, Alabama, United States. It is most popular for fishing Black crappie and Spotted bass.

Location

34°44′39.7″N 86°37′17.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Broglan Branch, 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Black crappie

Black crappie

Regulation boundaryAlabama State Waters
Bag limit30

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.

Min size9" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Additional information
It is illegal to possess any crappie less than nine inches in total length taken from Alabama public waters, including Aliceville Reservoir and Pickwick Reservoir. Waters exempt from the nine-inch crappie limit include impoundments less than 500 surface acres, and the reciprocal waters of the Chattahoochee River and Impoundments and their tributaries, Bear Creek Reservoir (Big Bear Lake of the B.C.D.A. Lakes), Lake Jackson at Florala and Weiss Reservoir. See exception for Weiss Reservoir. Weiss Reservoir: It is illegal to possess crappie less than 10 inches in total length.
Edibility
Excellent
Synonyms
Black Crappie, Pomoxis, Pomoxis annularis, Pomoxis nigromaculatus, White Crappie
Season open: year-round
Spotted bass

Spotted 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 Spotted 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. 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.
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Micropterus punctulatus
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Cities nearby

Huntsville

3.3 miles away

Madison

8.3 miles away

Moores Mill

9.2 miles away

Meridianville

9.3 miles away

Harvest

10.7 miles away

Triana

13.0 miles away

Gurley

14.1 miles away

Owens Cross Roads

14.5 miles away

New Market

15.1 miles away

Mooresville

16.8 miles away

Paint Rock

17.5 miles away

New Hope

18.6 miles away

Athens

18.9 miles away

Taft

20.2 miles away

Ardmore

20.6 miles away

Woodville

21.1 miles away

Priceville

21.3 miles away

Somerville

21.4 miles away

Ardmore

22.2 miles away

Cherokee Ridge

22.5 miles away

Elkmont

23.8 miles away

Decatur

24.1 miles away

Union Grove

25.6 miles away

Hartselle

27.8 miles away

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FAQ about Broglan Branch fishing

📍 Where is the Broglan Branch located?
the Broglan Branch is a stream located in Madison County, Alabama, United States. Its coordinates are:
34°44′39.7″N 86°37′17.8″W
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🎣 Where on the Broglan Branch is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Broglan Branch 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 Broglan Branch?
The most common species in the Broglan Branch are:
📢 What are the latest Broglan Branch fishing reports?
The latest Broglan Branch fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Broglan Branch right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Broglan Branch, 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 Broglan Branch?

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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