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Reservoir

Lake Tuscaloosa

, Alabama

Lake Tuscaloosa is a 5,885-acre reservoir north of Tuscaloosa and Northport, listed by Outdoor Alabama with spotted bass, largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and white crappie as sport fish.

N5 mi
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Surface area5,885 acres
Max depth—
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Spotted Bass●●●○○

Bluegill●●○○○

Redear Sunfish●●○○○

Crappie●●○○○

White crappie

Blue Catfish●○○○○

Channel Catfish●○○○○

Boat launches

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

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Tuscaloosa 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

  • Spotted and largemouth bass and white crappie are the listed sport fish.
  • Three public ramps: Binion Creek, Rock Quarry and Sharps Landing.
  • Check the Alabama freshwater creel and size limits page before keeping fish.

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