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Smallmouth bass
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General info

Lake Nett is a lake located in Perry County, Alabama, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass.

Location

32°34′44.8″N 87°22′54.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Lake Nett, 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
Smallmouth bass

Smallmouth bass

Regulation boundaryAlabama State Waters
Bag limit5

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 = 5 Smallmouth 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. Guntersville Reservoir and Its Tributary of Town Creek: It is illegal to possess any largemouth or smallmouth bass less than 15 inches in total length. 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. Pickwick Reservoir: It is illegal to possess any smallmouth bass or largemouth bass less than 15 inches in total length. Wheeler Reservoir: It is illegal to possess any smallmouth bass less than 15 inches in total length. Wilson Reservoir and Its Tributaries of Big Nance and Town Creeks: It is illegal to possess any smallmouth bass less than 15 inches in total length.
Synonyms
Micropterus dolomieui
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FAQ about Lake Nett fishing

📍 Where is Lake Nett located?
Lake Nett is a lake located in Perry County, Alabama, United States. Its coordinates are:
32°34′44.8″N 87°22′54.8″W
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🎣 Where on Lake Nett is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Lake Nett 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 Lake Nett?
The most common species in Lake Nett are:
📢 What are the latest Lake Nett fishing reports?
The latest Lake Nett fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Lake Nett right now?
According to fishing regulations at Lake Nett, 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 Lake Nett?

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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