Reservoir

Gainesville Lake

, Alabama

Gainesville Lake is a 6,400-acre Tombigbee River reservoir off I-59 in west central Alabama. Outdoor Alabama lists largemouth bass, crappie and bream, with catfish and hybrid striped bass below the dam.

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Surface area6,400 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Crappie●●●○○

Bluegill●●○○○

Wiper●○○○○

tailwater

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 Gainesville 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

Crappie and bass are the main lake targets.
Catfish and hybrid striped bass are listed for the tailwater below the dam.
The state reports eight public areas with boating access.

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