05-08-2004, 06:10 AM
MARION COUNTY
STATE PUBLIC FISHING LAKE,
near Guin, Alabama Mickey Goggans, Manager
554 County Road 148
Guin, AL 35563
(205) 921-7856
Marion County Lake is a 37 acre lake and a catfish-only upper lake located 6 miles north of Guin off US Highway 43.
Directions: From Hamilton, from intersection with US Highway 78, take US Highway 43 south for 1 mile, then right on County Road 148 to Marion County Lake.
ALL INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
[b]Lake is open Sunrise to Sunset as follows:
February 1 – June 30 open 6 days a week, closed on Wednesday.
July 1 – November 30: open 5 days, closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
December 1 – January 31: The lake is closed.
But call the manager at (205) 921-7856 to verify the schedule before making the trip.[/b]
Hamilton Bassmasters plan to have a free bass tournament for youth age 5 through 13 on the second Saturday in June. Call the lake manager for details.
Fishing: Bass fishing is good year-round, with the biggest usually caught from February through April when they are near the bank. Bluegill (bream) and redear sunfish (shellcracker) are caught by bank and boat anglers from late spring through summer. Catfish are caught year-round, but the summer months are best. Crappie fishing is best from late February through April.
Facilities: Clean public restrooms and concessions are available, including a wide variety of fishing tackle, live and artificial baits, and other fishing supplies, as well as drinks and refreshments. An accessible fishing pier makes it easy to reach deeper water without using a boat. Boats are also available for rent; a launching ramp is available for anglers with their own boats ($2 fee). Boats may have an outboard motor attached, but anglers may not use the outboard motor, only the trolling motor. Self-contained camping (for campers, but no hook-ups) is allowed ($10). Picnic pavilion available ($10 - call for the lake manager for reservations). [url "http://www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/freshwater/license.cfm"][#7d0e0f]Licenses[/#7d0e0f][/url] and Permit Requirements [center]Alabama State Rod and Reel License (annual) $9.50[/center] [center]Non-Resident Alabama Fishing License (7-Day Trip and Annual Available) [url "http://www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/freshwater/license.cfm"][#7d0e0f]varies[/#7d0e0f][/url][/center] [center]Daily Fishing Permit (age 12 and older) $2.00[/center] [center]Boat Rental Permit (Daily fishing permit ($2.00) also required.) $3.00[/center] [center]Launch Permit for Personal Boat $2.00[/center] Rental Equipment [center]Life Preserver (PFD) (Boater required to have own PFD or rent PFD.) $1.00[/center] [center]Anchor $1.00 [/center] [center]Paddle (no charge with boat rental) NC[/center] [center]Rod and Reel $2.50[/center] [center]Chair $1.00[/center] [center][url "http://www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/freshwater/where/lakes/marion/#(10)"][#7d0e0f][size 3]BAIT[/size][/#7d0e0f][/url][/center] [center]Worms (red worms, jumpers, night crawlers, wax worms and meal worms) $2.50[/center] [center]Crickets (half tube - approximately 50) $1.75[/center] [center]Crickets (full tube - approximately 100) $3.00[/center] [center]Toughie Minnows (fathead minnows) (dozen) $2.75[/center] [center]Rooster Liver $2.50[/center] [center]Chicken Liver $1.00[/center] Camping and Picnicking [center]Camping for Self-Contained Units (Campers) $10.00[/center] [center]Picnic Pavilion $10.00[/center]
Regulations (partial list; complete regulations are available in the current [url "http://www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/freshwater/regulations/AL-gamefish.pdf"][#7d0e0f]regulation book[/#7d0e0f][/url] and the "Alabama Game, Fish, and Wildlife Law Book"):
(1) Any person 12 years old or older must have a valid daily fishing permit in possession to fish. No child younger than 12 years old can legally be left unaccompanied by an adult.
(2) The daily creel, possession and size limits for each species are posted at the lake.
(3) Fishing is limited to daylight hours, or as specified by the lake manager.
(4) Swimming and wading are not allowed.
(5) Fish taken from the lake must be carried to the lake manager, who will count and weigh them.
(6) No method other than hook and line with natural or artificial bait maybe used to take fish from a State Lake. Taking, or attempting to take, fish by any other means is not allowed, including but not limited to: snagging, snatching, trot lines, set hooks, limb lines, jug fishing, spear, or bow and arrow.
(7) Anyone launching a boat at a State Lake must have a valid launch permit and fishing permit.
(8) State [url "http://www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/freshwater/license.cfm"][#7d0e0f]fishing license[/#7d0e0f][/url] [url "http://www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/freshwater/license.cfm#residentRequirements"][#7d0e0f]requirements[/#7d0e0f][/url] are in effect and fishing licenses may be purchased at State Public Fishing Lakes.
(9) A person fishing shall upon demand exhibit his catch, fishing permit, and [url "http://www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/freshwater/license.cfm"][#7d0e0f]fishing license[/#7d0e0f][/url] to any Conservation Officer, concessionaire, or other agent or employee of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for inspection.
(10) No species of fish shall be stocked in the state-owned public fishing lakes. Live minnows used for bait shall be limited to goldfish minnows (Indiana minnows); golden shiners (shiners) and fathead minnows (toughies or tuffies) and no minnow, either dead or alive, shall be released from a minnow bucket or other method.This information is subject to change without notice. Additional information and rules about the lakes is available from the lake manager, the Alabama Fisheries Section at (334) 242-3471, or [url "mailto:jturner@dcnr.state.al.us"][#7d0e0f]Jack Turner[/#7d0e0f][/url]. The Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries intensively manages the 23 lakes totaling 1,912 acres.
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STATE PUBLIC FISHING LAKE,
near Guin, Alabama Mickey Goggans, Manager
554 County Road 148
Guin, AL 35563
(205) 921-7856
Marion County Lake is a 37 acre lake and a catfish-only upper lake located 6 miles north of Guin off US Highway 43.
Directions: From Hamilton, from intersection with US Highway 78, take US Highway 43 south for 1 mile, then right on County Road 148 to Marion County Lake.
ALL INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
[b]Lake is open Sunrise to Sunset as follows:
February 1 – June 30 open 6 days a week, closed on Wednesday.
July 1 – November 30: open 5 days, closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
December 1 – January 31: The lake is closed.
But call the manager at (205) 921-7856 to verify the schedule before making the trip.[/b]
Hamilton Bassmasters plan to have a free bass tournament for youth age 5 through 13 on the second Saturday in June. Call the lake manager for details.
Fishing: Bass fishing is good year-round, with the biggest usually caught from February through April when they are near the bank. Bluegill (bream) and redear sunfish (shellcracker) are caught by bank and boat anglers from late spring through summer. Catfish are caught year-round, but the summer months are best. Crappie fishing is best from late February through April.
Facilities: Clean public restrooms and concessions are available, including a wide variety of fishing tackle, live and artificial baits, and other fishing supplies, as well as drinks and refreshments. An accessible fishing pier makes it easy to reach deeper water without using a boat. Boats are also available for rent; a launching ramp is available for anglers with their own boats ($2 fee). Boats may have an outboard motor attached, but anglers may not use the outboard motor, only the trolling motor. Self-contained camping (for campers, but no hook-ups) is allowed ($10). Picnic pavilion available ($10 - call for the lake manager for reservations). [url "http://www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/freshwater/license.cfm"][#7d0e0f]Licenses[/#7d0e0f][/url] and Permit Requirements [center]Alabama State Rod and Reel License (annual) $9.50[/center] [center]Non-Resident Alabama Fishing License (7-Day Trip and Annual Available) [url "http://www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/freshwater/license.cfm"][#7d0e0f]varies[/#7d0e0f][/url][/center] [center]Daily Fishing Permit (age 12 and older) $2.00[/center] [center]Boat Rental Permit (Daily fishing permit ($2.00) also required.) $3.00[/center] [center]Launch Permit for Personal Boat $2.00[/center] Rental Equipment [center]Life Preserver (PFD) (Boater required to have own PFD or rent PFD.) $1.00[/center] [center]Anchor $1.00 [/center] [center]Paddle (no charge with boat rental) NC[/center] [center]Rod and Reel $2.50[/center] [center]Chair $1.00[/center] [center][url "http://www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/freshwater/where/lakes/marion/#(10)"][#7d0e0f][size 3]BAIT[/size][/#7d0e0f][/url][/center] [center]Worms (red worms, jumpers, night crawlers, wax worms and meal worms) $2.50[/center] [center]Crickets (half tube - approximately 50) $1.75[/center] [center]Crickets (full tube - approximately 100) $3.00[/center] [center]Toughie Minnows (fathead minnows) (dozen) $2.75[/center] [center]Rooster Liver $2.50[/center] [center]Chicken Liver $1.00[/center] Camping and Picnicking [center]Camping for Self-Contained Units (Campers) $10.00[/center] [center]Picnic Pavilion $10.00[/center]
Regulations (partial list; complete regulations are available in the current [url "http://www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/freshwater/regulations/AL-gamefish.pdf"][#7d0e0f]regulation book[/#7d0e0f][/url] and the "Alabama Game, Fish, and Wildlife Law Book"):
(1) Any person 12 years old or older must have a valid daily fishing permit in possession to fish. No child younger than 12 years old can legally be left unaccompanied by an adult.
(2) The daily creel, possession and size limits for each species are posted at the lake.
(3) Fishing is limited to daylight hours, or as specified by the lake manager.
(4) Swimming and wading are not allowed.
(5) Fish taken from the lake must be carried to the lake manager, who will count and weigh them.
(6) No method other than hook and line with natural or artificial bait maybe used to take fish from a State Lake. Taking, or attempting to take, fish by any other means is not allowed, including but not limited to: snagging, snatching, trot lines, set hooks, limb lines, jug fishing, spear, or bow and arrow.
(7) Anyone launching a boat at a State Lake must have a valid launch permit and fishing permit.
(8) State [url "http://www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/freshwater/license.cfm"][#7d0e0f]fishing license[/#7d0e0f][/url] [url "http://www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/freshwater/license.cfm#residentRequirements"][#7d0e0f]requirements[/#7d0e0f][/url] are in effect and fishing licenses may be purchased at State Public Fishing Lakes.
(9) A person fishing shall upon demand exhibit his catch, fishing permit, and [url "http://www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/freshwater/license.cfm"][#7d0e0f]fishing license[/#7d0e0f][/url] to any Conservation Officer, concessionaire, or other agent or employee of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for inspection.
(10) No species of fish shall be stocked in the state-owned public fishing lakes. Live minnows used for bait shall be limited to goldfish minnows (Indiana minnows); golden shiners (shiners) and fathead minnows (toughies or tuffies) and no minnow, either dead or alive, shall be released from a minnow bucket or other method.This information is subject to change without notice. Additional information and rules about the lakes is available from the lake manager, the Alabama Fisheries Section at (334) 242-3471, or [url "mailto:jturner@dcnr.state.al.us"][#7d0e0f]Jack Turner[/#7d0e0f][/url]. The Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries intensively manages the 23 lakes totaling 1,912 acres.
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