MADISON COUNTY-Madison County Public Fishing Lake will reopen on Thursday, September 1, 2016, under the operation of new lake manager Julie Parker. The lake had been temporarily closed during the transition of operations to the new lake manager. The 105-acre lake is located 11 miles east of Huntsville in Gurley, Ala.
The lake offers public restrooms, a covered fishing pier and a boat ramp. Bait, fishing tackle and snacks may be purchased at the lake. In addition to a valid fishing license, a daily $3 fishing permit is required for anglers 12 years old and older to fish. Boats may be rented for $5 and privately owned boats may be launched for $3.
For more information about Madison County Public Fishing Lake, call the lake manager at 256-776-4905; the Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, Fisheries Section at 334-242-3471; or visit www.outdooralabama.com/
Media Release/Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
