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Watermelon Creek

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Alabama, United States

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Top fish species at Watermelon Creek

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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General info

Watermelon Creek is a stream located in Russell County, Alabama, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

32°16′2.1″N 85°10′19.2″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Watermelon Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Watermelon Creek, 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.

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Cities nearby

Hurtsboro

14.3 miles away

Phenix City

15.8 miles away

Smiths Station

18.6 miles away

Cusseta

23.1 miles away

Columbus

24.0 miles away

Eufaula

24.7 miles away

Piney Grove

25.7 miles away

Lumpkin

26.6 miles away

Antioch

29.2 miles away

Opelika

29.7 miles away

Auburn

30.0 miles away

Tuskegee

33.8 miles away

Bakerhill

34.6 miles away

Notasulga

35.2 miles away

Cusseta

36.8 miles away

Valley

37.4 miles away

Waverly

39.9 miles away

Louisville

40.5 miles away

Fitzpatrick

41.5 miles away

Tallassee

45.7 miles away

Shorter

45.9 miles away

Camp Hill

46.3 miles away

Pike Road

53.6 miles away

Emerald Mountain

54.6 miles away

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FAQ about Watermelon Creek fishing

the Watermelon Creek is a stream located in Russell County, Alabama, United States. Its coordinates are:
32°16′2.1″N 85°10′19.2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Watermelon Creek 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.
The most common species in the Watermelon Creek are:
The latest Watermelon Creek fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at the Watermelon Creek, some of the species in season this June include: Summer flounder, Southern flounder, Red grouper, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and Gulf flounder. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

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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