05-08-2004, 05:44 AM
CLAY COUNTY
STATE PUBLIC FISHING LAKES,
near Lineville, Alabama Gene Simmons, Manager
6548 State Lake Road
Delta, AL 36258
(256) 488-0038
Three lakes of 13-, 23-, and 38-acres make up Clay County Lakes. Clay County Lakes are located 1 mile west of the east central Alabama town of Delta on State Lake Road.
Directions: From Lineville, take Alabama Highway 9 north to Delta, then left on State Lake Road for 3/4 miles to Clay County Lakes.
ALL INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
[b]Clay County Lakes are open Sunrise to Sunset as follows:
February 1 – June 30: open 6 days a week, closed on Thursday.
July 1 – November 30: open 5 days a week, closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
December 1 – January 31: The lake is closed.
But call the manager at (256) 488-0038 to verify the schedule before making the trip.[/b]
Fishing: Bass fishing good year-round, with the biggest usually caught from February through April when they are near the bank. Bluegill and redear sunfish are caught by bank and boat anglers from spring through summer. Catfish are caught year-round, but the summer months are best. Crappie fishing is best in February and March.
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. Fish attractors have been added around the lake. Boats are also available for rent; a launching ramp is available for anglers with their own boats. Boats may have an outboard motor attached, but anglers may not use the outboard motor, only the trolling motor. Picnic pavilions are available; contact the lake manager. [url "http://www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/freshwater/license.cfm"][#7d0e0f]Licenses[/#7d0e0f][/url] and Permit Requirements Alabama State Rod and Reel License (annual) $9.50 Non-Resident Alabama Fishing License (7-Day Trip and Annual Available) [url "http://www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/freshwater/license.cfm"][#7d0e0f]varies[/#7d0e0f][/url] Daily Fishing Permit (age 12 and older) $2.00 Boat Rental Permit (Daily fishing permit ($2.00) also required.) $3.00 Launch Permit for Personal Boat $2.00 Rental Equipment Trolling Motor $8.00 Battery $4.00 Life Preserver (PFD) (Boater required to have own PFD or rent PFD.) $1.00 Anchor $1.00 Paddle $0.50 Rod and Reel $2.50 Chair $1.00 Fish Dip Net $1.00 Fish Basket $1.00 Cricket Cage $0.50 Minnow Bucket $0.50 [url "http://www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/freshwater/where/lakes/clay/#(10)"][#7d0e0f]BAIT[/#7d0e0f][/url] Worms (red worms, jumpers, night crawlers, wax worms and meal worms) $2.50 Crickets (half tube - approximately 50) $1.75 Crickets (full tube - approximately 100) $3.00 Toughie Minnows (fathead minnows) (dozen) $0.75 Chicken Liver $1.35
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 LAKES,
near Lineville, Alabama Gene Simmons, Manager
6548 State Lake Road
Delta, AL 36258
(256) 488-0038
Three lakes of 13-, 23-, and 38-acres make up Clay County Lakes. Clay County Lakes are located 1 mile west of the east central Alabama town of Delta on State Lake Road.
Directions: From Lineville, take Alabama Highway 9 north to Delta, then left on State Lake Road for 3/4 miles to Clay County Lakes.
ALL INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
[b]Clay County Lakes are open Sunrise to Sunset as follows:
February 1 – June 30: open 6 days a week, closed on Thursday.
July 1 – November 30: open 5 days a week, closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
December 1 – January 31: The lake is closed.
But call the manager at (256) 488-0038 to verify the schedule before making the trip.[/b]
Fishing: Bass fishing good year-round, with the biggest usually caught from February through April when they are near the bank. Bluegill and redear sunfish are caught by bank and boat anglers from spring through summer. Catfish are caught year-round, but the summer months are best. Crappie fishing is best in February and March.
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. Fish attractors have been added around the lake. Boats are also available for rent; a launching ramp is available for anglers with their own boats. Boats may have an outboard motor attached, but anglers may not use the outboard motor, only the trolling motor. Picnic pavilions are available; contact the lake manager. [url "http://www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/freshwater/license.cfm"][#7d0e0f]Licenses[/#7d0e0f][/url] and Permit Requirements Alabama State Rod and Reel License (annual) $9.50 Non-Resident Alabama Fishing License (7-Day Trip and Annual Available) [url "http://www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/freshwater/license.cfm"][#7d0e0f]varies[/#7d0e0f][/url] Daily Fishing Permit (age 12 and older) $2.00 Boat Rental Permit (Daily fishing permit ($2.00) also required.) $3.00 Launch Permit for Personal Boat $2.00 Rental Equipment Trolling Motor $8.00 Battery $4.00 Life Preserver (PFD) (Boater required to have own PFD or rent PFD.) $1.00 Anchor $1.00 Paddle $0.50 Rod and Reel $2.50 Chair $1.00 Fish Dip Net $1.00 Fish Basket $1.00 Cricket Cage $0.50 Minnow Bucket $0.50 [url "http://www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/freshwater/where/lakes/clay/#(10)"][#7d0e0f]BAIT[/#7d0e0f][/url] Worms (red worms, jumpers, night crawlers, wax worms and meal worms) $2.50 Crickets (half tube - approximately 50) $1.75 Crickets (full tube - approximately 100) $3.00 Toughie Minnows (fathead minnows) (dozen) $0.75 Chicken Liver $1.35
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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