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LEE COUNTY —
Lee County Public Fishing Lake reopened Tuesday, March 28, under the operation of a new lake manager. The lake had been temporarily closed during the transition of operations to the new manager. Lee County Public Fishing Lake is located at 321 Lee Road 808 in Opelika.
The facility features a 130-acre lake, public restrooms, a fishing pier and a boat ramp. Bait, fishing tackle and snacks may be purchased at the lake. In addition to a valid fishing license, a daily $3 fishing permit is required.
Alabama’s State Public Fishing Lakes are located throughout the state and are managed by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) for quality fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish and crappie (in most lakes).
For more information about Lee County Public Fishing Lake, contact the lake manager at 334-745-6563, the Fisheries Section of ADCNR’s Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division at 334-242-3471, or visit the State Public Fishing Lakes Section of www.outdooralabama.com.
ADCNR promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama’s natural resources through four divisions: Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. Learn more at www.outdooralabama.com.
