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Lake Eufaula Fishing Regulations 2026
Lake Eufaula fishing regulations in 2026: top targets are largemouth bass, catfish, crappie. 34 current rules across 3 species from DCNR.
Rules (34)
DCNR regulates 34 rules across 3 species at this water.
Largemouth Bass
Walter F. George Reservoir (Lake Eufaula) And Its Tributaries
- Min size
- 14"
Harris Reservoir
- Slot min
- 13"
- Slot max
- 16"
It is illegal to possess any largemouth bass between 13 inches and 16 inches in total length.
Lewis Smith Reservoir
- Slot min
- 13"
- Slot max
- 15"
It is illegal to possess any largemouth bass, Alabama bass or spotted bass between 13 inches and 15 inches in total length.
R. L. Harris Lake
- Slot min
- 13"
- Slot max
- 16"
Largemouth bass between 13 inches and 16 inches in total length must be returned to the lake unharmed
Catfish
Alabama Public Waters
- Daily bag
- 1
It shall be unlawful to transport live catfish 34 inches in length or greater beyond the boundaries of this State.
Blackwater River BasinOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Max size
- 34"
This size limit shall not apply to catfish harvested from the Perdido, Conecuh, Blackwater, Yellow, Choctawhatchee, Chipola, and Chattahoochee rivers basins.
Chattahoochee River BasinOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Max size
- 34"
This size limit shall not apply to catfish harvested from the Perdido, Conecuh, Blackwater, Yellow, Choctawhatchee, Chipola, and Chattahoochee rivers basins.
Chipola River BasinOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Max size
- 34"
This size limit shall not apply to catfish harvested from the Perdido, Conecuh, Blackwater, Yellow, Choctawhatchee, Chipola, and Chattahoochee rivers basins.
Choctawhatchee River BasinOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Max size
- 34"
This size limit shall not apply to catfish harvested from the Perdido, Conecuh, Blackwater, Yellow, Choctawhatchee, Chipola, and Chattahoochee rivers basins.
Conecuh River BasinOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Max size
- 34"
This size limit shall not apply to catfish harvested from the Perdido, Conecuh, Blackwater, Yellow, Choctawhatchee, Chipola, and Chattahoochee rivers basins.
Perdido River BasinOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Max size
- 34"
This size limit shall not apply to catfish harvested from the Perdido, Conecuh, Blackwater, Yellow, Choctawhatchee, Chipola, and Chattahoochee rivers basins.
Yellow River BasinOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Max size
- 34"
This size limit shall not apply to catfish harvested from the Perdido, Conecuh, Blackwater, Yellow, Choctawhatchee, Chipola, and Chattahoochee rivers basins.
Crappie
Alabama statewide
- Daily bag
- 30 fish/day
- Min size
- 9"
Statewide daily creel per 2025-26 Alabama Fishing Digest p.68. Statewide daily creel per 2025-26 Alabama Fishing Digest p.68. Statewide minimum in Alabama public waters; impoundments <500 acres exempt.
FAQ
Who regulates fishing on Lake Eufaula?
DCNR regulates fishing on Lake Eufaula.
What species can I target on Lake Eufaula?
Lake Eufaula is best known for largemouth bass, catfish, crappie. Other species are present and tracked in the rule tables below.
Where should I verify these rules?
These rules summarize DCNR's published content. Always confirm with the official source before keeping a catch.
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch.