Warrior Lake
Warrior Lake
- Boat Ramps
- 7
- Access Points
- 7
- Species
- 29
Warrior Lake, also known as Warrior Reservoir, is an 8,580-acre impoundment on the Black Warrior River in Alabama. Created in 1958 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with the construction of the Armistead I. Selden Lock and Dam, this reservoir stretches 77 miles upstream from near Eutaw to Oliver Dam at Tuscaloosa. With a maximum depth of approximately 25 feet and an elevation of 410 feet, Warrior Lake serves multiple purposes including navigation, flood control, and recreation. The lake features abundant weed beds that provide excellent cover for various fish species, making it a popular destination for anglers throughout the year.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Warrior Lake 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
Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
Bluegill Sunfish
Lepomis macrochirus
Chain Pickerel
Esox niger
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
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
Orangespotted Sunfish
Lepomis humilis
Quillback Carpsucker
Carpiodes cyprinus
Redear Sunfish
Lepomis microlophus
River Redhorse
Moxostoma carinatum
Shadow Bass
Ambloplites ariommus
Skipjack Herring
Alosa chrysochloris
Smallmouth Buffalo
Ictiobus bubalus
Spotted Bass
Micropterus punctulatus
Spotted Sucker
Minytrema melanops
Spotted Sunfish
Lepomis punctatus
Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
Warmouth Sunfish
Lepomis gulosus
White Crappie
Pomoxis annularis
Yellow Bullhead
Ameiurus natalis
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Warrior 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.
Know where you can legally fish on Warrior 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.
Alabama Fishing License
A License Information Packet can be viewed for each license for information, laws and regulations.
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.
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.
Take Warrior Lake with you
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Use the map without signal
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Log your catches here
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Water and weather conditions (10 day forecast)
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