Gracious old oaks cast long shadows over the streets of historic port city, Mobile, a destination noted not only for its Southern charms but also its fresh seafood.
Featuring a total of four small lakes ranging in size from 670 to 4200 surface acres and scenic floatways, the Bear Creek watershed area offers excellent recreation opportunities. These resources are located in northwestern Alabama near the communities of Russellville, Phil Campbell, and Haleyville and are also easily accessible from the Sheffield, Muscle Shoals, and Tuscumbia areas. Smallmouth and largemouth bass are among the sport fish inhabiting these lakes.
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All of the Bear Creek Watershed lakes are located in the vicinity of Russellville, AL. From Muscle Shoals, take Highway 43 south to Russellville. From there directions will vary depending on which lake you want to visit.
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