William 'Bill' Dannelly Reservoir

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Alabama, United States

23 catches

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Top fish species at William 'Bill' Dannelly Reservoir

Largemouth bass

Blue catfish

Channel catfish

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William 'Bill' Dannelly Reservoir fishing reports

White crappie

15 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Channel catfish

18 in · 4 lb

Alligator gar

26 in · 4 lb

Largemouth bass

13 in · 1 lb 3 oz

Striped bass

18 in · 4 lb 5 oz

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When are Largemouth Bass biting on William 'Bill' Dannelly Reservoir?

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Fishing regulations at William 'Bill' Dannelly Reservoir, 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.

Local laws and licenses

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Largemouth 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 Largemouth 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. Harris Reservoir: It is illegal to possess any largemouth bass between 13 inches and 16 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. Little Bear Creek Reservoir of the B.C.D.A. Lakes: It is illegal to possess largemouth bass between 13 inches and 16 inches in total length. Pickwick Reservoir: It is illegal to possess any smallmouth bass or largemouth bass less than 15 inches in total length. Walter F. George Reservoir (Lake Eufaula) and its Tributaries: It is illegal to possess any largemouth bass less than 14 inches in total length. West Point Reservoir and its Tributaries: It is illegal to possess any largemouth bass less than 14 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.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Season open: year-round

Blue catfish

Regulation boundaryAlabama State Waters

Memorable / trophy limits1 > 34

The maximum number of trophy individuals legally harvested per harvester per day. A trophy is any individual of a length greater than the max size limit. Trophy individuals are included in the daily bag limit unless stated otherwise.

Additional information

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.

Edibility

Very good

Synonyms

Ictalurus furcatus

Season open: year-round

Channel catfish

Regulation boundaryAlabama State Waters

Memorable / trophy limits1 > 34

Additional information

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Ictalurus punctatus

Local laws and licenses

Alabama fishing license

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FAQ about William 'Bill' Dannelly Reservoir fishing

📍 Where is William 'Bill' Dannelly Reservoir located?

William 'Bill' Dannelly Reservoir is a lake located in Wilcox County, Alabama, United States. Its coordinates are:

32°07′7″N 87°23′53.8″W

🎣 Where on William 'Bill' Dannelly Reservoir is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on William 'Bill' Dannelly Reservoir 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 William 'Bill' Dannelly Reservoir?

The most common species in William 'Bill' Dannelly Reservoir are:

Largemouth bass - 7 members reported to have caught this fish
Blue catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Channel catfish - 2 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest William 'Bill' Dannelly Reservoir fishing reports?

The latest William 'Bill' Dannelly Reservoir fishing reports are:

@livingstonturner reported a nice White crappie.
@trevorgamble reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@alexcarter97 reported a nice Channel catfish.
@alexcarter97 reported a nice Alligator gar.
@Grant_McCraney reported a nice Largemouth bass.

🗓️ What species are in season at William 'Bill' Dannelly Reservoir right now?

According to fishing regulations at William 'Bill' Dannelly Reservoir, 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 William 'Bill' Dannelly Reservoir?

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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William 'Bill' Dannelly Reservoir

Top fish species at William 'Bill' Dannelly Reservoir

William 'Bill' Dannelly Reservoir fishing reports

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When are Largemouth Bass biting on William 'Bill' Dannelly Reservoir?

Fishing regulations at William 'Bill' Dannelly Reservoir, AL

Regulations for top species

Largemouth bass

Blue catfish

Channel catfish

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Cities nearby

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