William Bacon Oliver Lake

Boat Ramps: 1
Access Points: 1
Species: 33

William Bacon Oliver Lake, also known simply as Oliver Lake or Lake Oliver, is a 1,000-acre reservoir created by impounding the Black Warrior River with the William Bacon Oliver Lock and Dam. Located between Tuscaloosa and Northport, Alabama, it's the smallest in the series of reservoirs along the Black Warrior River and is fed by Holt Lake upstream. This convenient location makes it a popular destination for local anglers. The lake features moderate water clarity with a normal visibility of about 3 feet and sits at an elevation of 149 feet. With a maximum depth exceeding 25 feet, Oliver Lake offers diverse fishing opportunities for both novice and experienced anglers.

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Species & education

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Walleye

Sander vitreus

Black Crappie

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Alabama Bass

Micropterus henshalli

Black Bullhead

Ameiurus melas

Blue Catfish

Ictalurus furcatus

Bluegill Sunfish

Lepomis macrochirus

Chain Pickerel

Esox niger

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

Flathead Catfish

Pylodictis olivaris

Freshwater Drum

Aplodinotus grunniens

Grass Pickerel

Esox americanus

Green Sunfish

Lepomis cyanellus

Highfin Carpsucker

Carpiodes velifer

Longear Sunfish

Lepomis megalotis

Longnose Gar

Lepisosteus osseus

Orangespotted Sunfish

Lepomis humilis

Redear Sunfish

Lepomis microlophus

Redeye Bass

Micropterus coosae

Redspotted Sunfish

Lepomis miniatus

River Redhorse

Moxostoma carinatum

Shadow Bass

Ambloplites ariommus

Skipjack Herring

Alosa chrysochloris

Smallmouth Buffalo

Ictiobus bubalus

Spotted Bass

Micropterus punctulatus

Spotted Gar

Lepisosteus oculatus

Spotted Sucker

Minytrema melanops

Striped Bass

Morone saxatilis

Warmouth Sunfish

Lepomis gulosus

White Bass

Morone chrysops

White Crappie

Pomoxis annularis

Yellow Bass

Morone mississippiensis

Yellow Bullhead

Ameiurus natalis

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on William Bacon Oliver 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.

Riverview Access Boat Ramp

Boat Ramp

Know where you can legally fish on William Bacon Oliver 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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