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Jimmy Johnston Lake

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Alabama, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Jimmy Johnston Lake is a lake located in Madison County, Alabama, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Alabama bass, and Bluegill.

Location

34°53′36.2″N 86°26′35.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Jimmy Johnston 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.

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Huntsville

17.5 miles away

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22.0 miles away

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Cullman

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Lawrenceburg

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Columbia

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Florence

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Jasper

86.1 miles away

Trussville

86.9 miles away

Gardendale

87.2 miles away

Center Point

87.4 miles away

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FAQ about Jimmy Johnston Lake fishing

Jimmy Johnston Lake is a lake located in Madison County, Alabama, United States. Its coordinates are:
34°53′36.2″N 86°26′35.9″W
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