Top fish species at Ratcliffe Lake

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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Largemouth bass

12 in Β· 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

14 in Β· 3 lb

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General info

Ratcliffe Lake is a lake located in Wilcox County, Alabama, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

32Β°06β€²18.4β€³N 87Β°35β€²48.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Ratcliffe 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 12, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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112.1 miles away

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113.3 miles away

Leeds

116.0 miles away

Center Point

118.8 miles away

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FAQ about Ratcliffe Lake fishing

Ratcliffe Lake is a lake located in Wilcox County, Alabama, United States. Its coordinates are:
32Β°06β€²18.4β€³N 87Β°35β€²48.1β€³W
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