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11 months ago

Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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11 months ago

Rainbow trout

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3 years ago

Largemouth bass

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4 years ago

Largemouth bass

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8 years ago

Muskellunge

30 in Β· 6 lb

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General info

Estess Lake is a lake located in Etowah County, Alabama, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Largemouth bass, and Muskellunge.

Location

34Β°03β€²26.6β€³N 85Β°56β€²30.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Estess 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 species as of May 10, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

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5.4 miles away

Jacksonville

20.2 miles away

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21.0 miles away

Anniston

27.7 miles away

Fort Payne

30.9 miles away

Oxford

32.1 miles away

Pell City

39.0 miles away

Cedartown

39.8 miles away

Scottsboro

41.0 miles away

Talladega

44.1 miles away

Moody

44.9 miles away

Rome

45.5 miles away

Trussville

46.7 miles away

Leeds

50.4 miles away

Center Point

51.3 miles away

Cullman

52.1 miles away

Irondale

54.4 miles away

Gardendale

56.5 miles away

Mountain Brook

60.4 miles away

Birmingham

61.3 miles away

Vestavia Hills

62.2 miles away

Sylacauga

63.5 miles away

Chelsea

64.2 miles away

Homewood

64.6 miles away

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FAQ about Estess Lake fishing

Estess Lake is a lake located in Etowah County, Alabama, United States. Its coordinates are:
34Β°03β€²26.6β€³N 85Β°56β€²30.1β€³W
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