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Short Creek

Alabama, United States

4.1Β·150 catches

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Short Creek fishing reports

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Spotted gar

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Channel catfish

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Blue catfish

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Spotted gar

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Spotted gar

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Flathead catfish

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General info

Short Creek is a stream located in Marshall County, Alabama, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Blue catfish, and Spotted bass.

Location

34Β°22β€²29.3β€³N 86Β°14β€²34.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Short Creek, 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 species as of June 22, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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the Short Creek is a stream located in Marshall County, Alabama, United States. Its coordinates are:
34Β°22β€²29.3β€³N 86Β°14β€²34.1β€³W
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