Reservoir

Demopolis Lake

Marengo County, Alabama

10,000-acre reservoir near Demopolis, Marengo County, impounded in the early 1950s. Alabama calls the largemouth bass fishing excellent and lists crappie and hybrid striped bass.

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Surface area10,000 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Excellent fishery since impoundment in the early 1950s

Crappie●●○○○

Wiper●●○○○

Hybrid striped bass; target in both tailwaters

Boat launches

1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Demopolis Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Outdoor Alabama) ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Outdoor Alabama) before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

The Warrior Dam and Gainesville Dam tailwaters are popular, high-use areas with bank access.
Hybrid striped bass are a target in both tailwater areas.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.