Cahaba River
Starting in the Birmingham suburbs near Trussville, the Cahaba winds south past Helena, West Blocton and Centreville before bending southeast to meet the Alabama River below Selma. Removal of the Marvel Slab Dam left much of it free-flowing.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Cahaba River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 194 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Near Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama |
| Mouth | Joins the Alabama River at old Cahaba, Dallas County |
| State | Alabama |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Cahaba River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Facts from Cahaba River (Wikipedia) ↗