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Coal Creek

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Alabama, United States

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Greengill hybrid

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Largemouth bass

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Spotted bass

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Blue catfish

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Blue catfish

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General info

Coal Creek is a stream located in Etowah County, Alabama, United States. It is most popular for fishing Blue catfish, Spotted bass, and Largemouth bass.

Location

33°59′10.5″N 85°56′23.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Coal Creek, 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 Blue catfish as of May 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Blue catfish

Seasons

Open

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.
Very good

Ictalurus furcatus

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33°59′10.5″N 85°56′23.5″W
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FAQ about Coal Creek fishing

the Coal Creek is a stream located in Etowah County, Alabama, United States. Its coordinates are:
33°59′10.5″N 85°56′23.5″W
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