Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division

06/13/2026

ICYMI:

Oh sure!! First they give it to you for free! But what they really want is for you to get hooked and keep coming back for more! Then before you know it, you're hanging out by the lake every weekend! You start to make different choices about how you spend your time! Now instead of watching TV and doing NOTHING you're out there catching those blasted fish! Your family misses you! "Just one more cast," you say! They try it too and next thing you know they're also hooked! Even the kids are affected!! The whole family is out there having fun and then you're filling the freezer with delicious filets! You need more gear and you start putting stickers on your truck and your new cooler! You're taking days off work for this and your whole lifestyle changes for the better! If you're not ready for these consequences then don't go!
NOT EVEN ONCE.

06/12/2026

Us when you participate in FREE FISHING DAY and love it and go purchase a license and then fish all the time.

Free Fishing Day is TOMORROW. All public waters are open for fishing without a regular fishing license. Go get hooked! 🎣

Click here for more info: https://www.outdooralabama.com/FreeFishingDay

06/11/2026

Officer Perkins provided 1st aid training to our staff today. Everyone practiced applying pressure bandages, tourniquets, splints, and packing wounds. We spend a lot of time out and about and in areas where there is potential for injury; we strive to assist as much as possible in all emergency situations and training like today will help us serve you better should the need arise. 🩹

06/11/2026

🎣 If you also saltwater fish, check it out 👉

Your fishing trip can do more than create memories, it can help support the future of Alabama’s coastal fisheries.

AL Creel is a survey of Alabama’s saltwater anglers that gathers important information about fishing effort, catch rates and angler experiences. The data collected helps fisheries managers make informed decisions that benefit both anglers and marine resources.

Learn more and get involved 👉 https://www.outdooralabama.com/ALCreel

06/09/2026

Oh sure!! First they give it to you for free! But what they really want is for you to get hooked and keep coming back for more! Then before you know it, you're hanging out by the lake every weekend! You start to make different choices about how you spend your time! Now instead of watching TV and doing NOTHING you're out there catching those blasted fish! Your family misses you! "Just one more cast," you say! They try it too and next thing you know they're also hooked! Even the kids are affected!! The whole family is out there having fun and then you're filling the freezer with delicious filets! You need more gear and you start putting stickers on your truck and your new cooler! You're taking days off work for this and your whole lifestyle changes for the better! If you're not ready for these consequences then don't go!
NOT EVEN ONCE.

06/08/2026

This could be your office! 🎣
We are accepting applications for lake manager at the Escambia County Public Fishing Lake. The lake is located 23 miles east of Brewton. The lake manager position is contracted with the State of Alabama for a three-year term, which is renewable at the discretion of the state. Duties include the sale of fishing licenses and permits, grounds maintenance, store management, and other related responsibilities. An investment is required to meet the initial needs of daily operations. There is no salary or state benefits associated with this position. Income is derived from fishing permits and concession sales. Click here for details and how to inquire: https://www.outdooralabama.com/articles/adcnr-seeks-lake-manager-escambia-county-public-fishing-lake

06/08/2026

🐢🚜 Our staff recently cooperated with a development company to excavate and properly relocate gopher tortoises at a site in Daphne. Our agency manages and protects the populations of ALL wildlife species. Click here to read more about how our biologists make conservation succeed in instances where a species has specific and unique needs:

https://www.outdooralabama.com/articles/wff-68-ventures-team-relocate-gopher-tortoises?fbclid=IwY2xjawSTrVRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFkQ1JPWVpwdnpvWFlqdjZRc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHv0YWR3a9WCCoU12MkHDhhnR9sJCz2jZ2PiiV6v_-hayS1WGIUMaFDNIUY8P_aem_hGLlsFr0d3vd38QMb07mSw

06/06/2026

One week from today! 🎣

STATEWIDE Free Fishing Day June 13th‼️

Celebrate with us by participating in our Learn-To-Fish event in Marengo County. The event will include a casting game, national water safety program, access to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alabama River Lakes land, preventing invasive species, and of course - fishing!

To learn more visit: https://www.outdooralabama.com/LearnToFishEvent

06/06/2026

It’s starting to feel like summertime and that means alligator hunt registration is open! Click here for details: https://www.outdooralabama.com/seasons-and-bag-limits/alligator-season

06/04/2026

Official Web Site of Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources