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Fishing regulations at Bates Lake, AL
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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 as of . To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Bates Lake fishing
- Largemouth bass - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- Common carp - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluegill - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @daxhutton reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @coltthompson reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @wesmauldin reported a nice Common carp.
- @sdarracott1840 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @jb725197 reported a nice Bluegill.
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