Luxapallila Creek

Boat Ramps: 2
Access Points: 2
Species: 38

Luxapallila Creek is a significant tributary stream within the Mobile River Basin, flowing through parts of Alabama and Mississippi. The creek, whose name means flying turtle in the Choctaw language, drains a watershed of approximately 803 square miles through several counties including Lamar, Marion, Fayette, and Pickens counties in Alabama, and Monroe and Lowndes counties in Mississippi. This southwest-flowing tributary of the Tombigbee River runs through several Alabama cities including Winfield, Millport, Kennedy, Belk, and Fayette before reaching Columbus, Mississippi. The creek features diverse aquatic habitats with sand, gravel, and cobble substrates in areas with moderate to swift currents, making it an important ecosystem for various fish species and a popular destination for anglers in the region.

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Species & education

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

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Walleye

Sander vitreus

Black Crappie

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Alabama Bass

Micropterus henshalli

Alligator Gar

Atractosteus spatula

Black Redhorse

Moxostoma duquesnei

Blue Catfish

Ictalurus furcatus

Bluegill Sunfish

Lepomis macrochirus

Chain Pickerel

Esox niger

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

Dollar Sunfish

Lepomis marginatus

Flathead Catfish

Pylodictis olivaris

Flier

Centrarchus macropterus

Freshwater Drum

Aplodinotus grunniens

Golden Redhorse

Moxostoma erythrurum

Grass Pickerel

Esox americanus

Green Sunfish

Lepomis cyanellus

Highfin Carpsucker

Carpiodes velifer

Longear Sunfish

Lepomis megalotis

Longnose Gar

Lepisosteus osseus

Northern Hogsucker

Hypentelium nigricans

Orangespotted Sunfish

Lepomis humilis

Quillback Carpsucker

Carpiodes cyprinus

Redear Sunfish

Lepomis microlophus

Redspotted Sunfish

Lepomis miniatus

River Redhorse

Moxostoma carinatum

Shadow Bass

Ambloplites ariommus

Smallmouth Buffalo

Ictiobus bubalus

Spotted Bass

Micropterus punctulatus

Spotted Gar

Lepisosteus oculatus

Spotted Sucker

Minytrema melanops

Spotted Sunfish

Lepomis punctatus

Striped Bass

Morone saxatilis

Warmouth Sunfish

Lepomis gulosus

White Bass

Morone chrysops

White Crappie

Pomoxis annularis

Yellow Bullhead

Ameiurus natalis

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Luxapallila Creek. 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 Luxapallila Creek

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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