Cedar Creek Reservoir

Boat Ramps: 5
Access Points: 5
Species: 9

Cedar Creek Reservoir is a 4,200-acre impoundment located approximately 10 miles west of Russellville in Franklin County, Alabama. Constructed in 1979 by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) primarily for flood control and recreation, it is one of four TVA reservoirs operated by the Bear Creek Development Authority. The reservoir extends nine miles upstream behind the dam and has varied water characteristics, with moderately fertile water in the upper end and clearer, less fertile water near the dam. During summer months, adequate oxygen levels extend down to 40 feet, allowing fish to seek cooler, deeper water. The reservoir has earned a reputation for quality fishing, particularly for black bass and crappie.

Alabama licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Cedar Creek Reservoir and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Black Crappie

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Bluegill Sunfish

Lepomis macrochirus

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

Green Sunfish

Lepomis cyanellus

Longear Sunfish

Lepomis megalotis

Longnose Gar

Lepisosteus osseus

Northern Hogsucker

Hypentelium nigricans

Spotted Bass

Micropterus punctulatus

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Cedar Creek Reservoir. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Know where you can legally fish on Cedar Creek Reservoir

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Alabama licenses and regulations

Alabama Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Alabama Fishing License

A License Information Packet can be viewed for each license for information, laws and regulations.

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Alabama Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Alabama Stream Access Laws

The public can float waterways that meet various standards, but generally include all those capable of floating commercial logs outside of flood seasons. Boaters may not walk on private streambeds or access navigable waters through private lands, unless there is no posted signage stating the land is private. Portage is only permitted in an emergency.

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Take Cedar Creek Reservoir with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

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