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Walker County Public Fishing Lake Reopens March 1

AL Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resourses

Date: 2/28/2023

Walker County Public Fishing Lake will reopen on March 1, 2023, under the operation of new lake manager Sonny Posey. The lake had been temporarily closed during the transition of operations to the new lake manager. The lake is located at 4227 Walker County Lake Rd., in Jasper, Alabama. The facility features a 163…

Geneva County Public Fishing Lake Reopens March 1

AL Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resourses

Date: 2/28/2023

Geneva County Public Fishing Lake will reopen on March 1, 2023, under the operation of new lake manager Ray Windham. The lake had been temporarily closed during the transition of operations to the new lake manager. The lake is located 15 miles northwest of Geneva at 2308 County Rd. 63, in Coffee Springs, Alabama. The…

Is Your Boat’s Long Winter Nap Going Well?

BoatUS News

Date: 1/1/2023

SPRINGFIELD, VA., Jan. 24, 2022 – Storms have hammered the U.S., and many recreational boats are sleeping away the winter under a layer of ice and snow. If you store your boat outside and haven’t checked up on her lately, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has five tips for a midwinter…

Governor Ivey Announces $47 Million in National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Projects in Alabama

Governor Kay Ivey

Date: 11/17/2022

Governor Kay Ivey announced on Thursday that The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) recently approved five new projects in Alabama totaling more than $47 million. The projects announced were selected for funding after extensive consultation with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources…

Governor Ivey Announces First Solar to Open $1.1 Billion Alabama Facility, Creating Over 700 Clean Energy Manufacturing Jobs in Lawrence County

Governor Kay Ivey

Date: 11/16/2022

Governor Kay Ivey announced on Wednesday that First Solar Inc. plans to invest $1.1 billion to establish a photovoltaic (PV) solar module manufacturing facility in Lawrence County, creating over 700 new jobs in North Alabama. The new factory is part of the company’s previously announced investment in scaling its…

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• River: Black Warrior River
• Surface Area: 9,200 Acres
• Length: 65 Miles

Bankhead Reservoir contains 9,200 acres and is the second largest lake on the Warrior River. Located approximately 15 miles west of Birmingham and 30 miles northeast of Tuscaloosa, Bankhead Reservoir flows through Walker, Jefferson and Tuscaloosa Counties. The primary uses for this reservoir are navigation, hydroelectric generation, flood control, and recreation. Development of shoreline property is extensive and includes private residences and commercial marinas. Camping, boating and fishing provide the main recreational opportunities on this reservoir.

Several marinas and fish camps provide boat docking and storage, fueling facilities, launching ramps, restaurants, groceries, bait, and supplies. Five public facility use areas and fourteen user fee areas are located on Bankhead Reservoir. Nearby, for hunting, is the Mulberry Fork Wildlife Management Area (WMA). This is leased land available for hunting that is managed by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. A Mulberry Fork WMA permit, a WMA license, and the regular hunting license are required to hunt the Management Area.

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