H Neely Henry Lake

Boat Ramps: 3
Access Points: 3
Species: 22

H Neely Henry Lake is an 11,200-acre reservoir located on the Coosa River in northeastern Alabama near the towns of Gadsden and Ohatchee. Created in 1966 when Alabama Power Company completed the Neely Henry Dam, this reservoir stretches over 77.6 miles from the dam upstream to Weiss Dam with approximately 339 miles of shoreline. With a maximum depth of 53 feet and an average depth of 11 feet, Neely Henry Lake offers diverse fishing environments from river-like conditions in its upper reaches to more open, lake-like waters near the dam. Known as one of Alabama's best-kept fishing secrets, Neely Henry provides excellent opportunities for anglers targeting a variety of game fish in conditions that range from clear, calm waters to more turbid areas with woody and rocky cover.

Alabama licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at H Neely Henry Lake and what's needed to catch them.

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on H Neely Henry Lake. 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.

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Know where you can legally fish on H Neely Henry Lake

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 H Neely Henry Lake 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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Download the map around H Neely Henry Lake to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for H Neely Henry Lake to find where and when fish are biting for you.
HD depth charts from Garmin
Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.