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Indian Gap Lake

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Alabama, United States

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Blue catfish

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General info

Indian Gap Lake is a lake located in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is most popular for fishing Blue catfish and Black crappie.

Location

33°16′57.6″N 87°01′25.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Indian Gap 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 Blue catfish as of April 22nd, 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

Regulations for

33°16′57.6″N 87°01′25.4″W
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FAQ about Indian Gap Lake fishing

Indian Gap Lake is a lake located in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. Its coordinates are:
33°16′57.6″N 87°01′25.4″W
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