Top fish species at Bethany Branch

Green sunfish
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General info

Bethany Branch is a stream located in Madison County, Alabama, United States. It is most popular for fishing Green sunfish.

Location

34°54′33.3″N 86°28′17.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Bethany Branch, 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

New Market

3.1 miles away

Moores Mill

5.0 miles away

Meridianville

6.2 miles away

Flintville

10.9 miles away

Gurley

15.0 miles away

Huntland

15.4 miles away

Taft

16.1 miles away

Harvest

16.3 miles away

Huntsville

17.4 miles away

Paint Rock

19.0 miles away

Pleasant Groves

19.3 miles away

Skyline

21.2 miles away

Ardmore

21.4 miles away

Madison

21.4 miles away

Hytop

21.8 miles away

Belvidere

22.0 miles away

Woodville

22.4 miles away

Owens Cross Roads

22.4 miles away

Ardmore

22.6 miles away

New Hope

25.9 miles away

Lynchburg

26.7 miles away

Winchester

28.3 miles away

Grant

29.8 miles away

Scottsboro

30.2 miles away

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FAQ about Bethany Branch fishing

📍 Where is the Bethany Branch located?
the Bethany Branch is a stream located in Madison County, Alabama, United States. Its coordinates are:
34°54′33.3″N 86°28′17.8″W
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🎣 Where on the Bethany Branch is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Bethany Branch 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.
🐟 What species are in the Bethany Branch?
The most common species in the Bethany Branch are:
📢 What are the latest Bethany Branch fishing reports?
The latest Bethany Branch fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Bethany Branch right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Bethany Branch, 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 .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Bethany Branch?

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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