Your Guide to Alabama Trout Streams
North Alabama: Where the Trout Roam
North Alabama’s cooler climate and spring-fed waterways create ideal habitats for stocked rainbow trout and even some wild populations.
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- Hotspots
- Sipsey Fork of the Black Warrior River: This tailwater below Smith Lake Dam is Alabama’s premier trout fishery, offering year-round opportunities for rainbows and the occasional brown trout.
- Mud Creek (Tannehill State Park): This regularly stocked creek near Birmingham is a popular choice for families and novice trout anglers, with a good chance of catching rainbows.
- Flint River: With clear water and consistent flow, the…