The Cahaba River is Alabama's longest free-flowing river, stretching approximately 194 miles and draining an area of over 1,870 square miles. Known as one of Alabama's Ten Natural Wonders, the Cahaba River boasts extraordinary biodiversity with more fish species per mile than any other river of its size in North America. The river flows through diverse landscapes, beginning in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains northeast of Birmingham and continuing through farmlands, high rocky bluffs, and scenic countryside before joining the Alabama River southwest of Selma. This exceptional waterway offers anglers outstanding fishing opportunities with its variety of habitats and remarkable fish diversity, making it a prized destination for recreational fishing throughout central Alabama.