When visiting the Alabama River, we highly recommend including a trip to Roland Cooper State Park. Camping, birdwatching opportunities and great fishing are all part of the experience there. Dannelly Reservoir, also known as Millers Ferry, is home to a variety of game fish. The lake hosts multiple tournaments throughout the year, but any angler would [...]
When visiting the Alabama River, we highly recommend including a trip to Roland Cooper State Park. Camping, birdwatching opportunities and great fishing are all part of the experience there. Dannelly Reservoir, also known as Millers Ferry, is home to a variety of game fish. The lake hosts multiple tournaments throughout the year, but any angler [...]
State parks offer a great way to enjoy the wonders of nature. Hiking, biking, horseback riding, and birdwatching are a few ways to spend a day visiting a local state park. With the cool weather approaching, state parks along the Alabama Bass Trail are calling your name! Alabama River: Roland Cooper State Park This park [...]
Did you know the lakes on the Alabama River are the result of impoundments created by the Corps of Engineers? Now that you know that little piece of trivia about these popular bass fishing spots, let’s explore what makes the Alabama River so extraordinary. Location If you are near Montgomery, Alabama, you will most likely find [...]
The 318-mile-long Alabama River originates just north of Montgomery, where the Coosa River and the Tallapoosa River meet, and flows to meet the Tombigbee River and form the Mobile River. Three reservoirs - Jones Bluff, Millers Ferry and Claiborne - were formed as Corps of Engineers dams were created to slow the river’s progress. The [...]
