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Lake Eufaula Fishing Regulations 2026
Lake Eufaula fishing regulations as of 2026-05-08: 35 current rules from DCNR. Anglers target largemouth bass, catfish, crappie.
Rules (35)
DCNR regulates 35 rules across 3 species at this water.
Largemouth Bass
Walter F. George Reservoir (Lake Eufaula)
- Min size
- 14"
Walter F. George Reservoir (Lake Eufaula) Tributaries
- Min size
- 14"
Walter F. George Reservoir (Lake Eufaula) And Its Tributaries
- Min size
- 14"
Guntersville Reservoir
- Min size
- 15"
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.
Pickwick Reservoir
- Min size
- 15"
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
Town Creek (Tributary Of Guntersville Reservoir)
- Min size
- 15"
West Point Reservoir
- Min size
- 14"
West Point Reservoir And Its Tributaries
- Min size
- 14"
West Point Reservoir Tributaries
- Min size
- 14"
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 Public Waters
- Daily bag
- 30
- Min size
- 9"
Aliceville Reservoir
- Min size
- 9"
Pickwick Reservoir
- Min size
- 9"
Weiss Reservoir
- Min size
- 10"
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.
When was this last updated?
These rules were last verified against DCNR on 2026-05-08. 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. Last verified .