LivewellAlabama · Reservoir
Bakers Creek (Wheeler Lake)
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Bakers Creek (Wheeler Lake), by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
1 species with advisories · contaminants: PFOA
What's safe to eat from Bakers Creek (Wheeler Lake)
All Other Species
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to one meal per month due to elevated PFOA. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Is it legal to keep?
These are Alabama's statewide limits — a water-specific rule may override them. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.
| Species | Size | Daily limit | Open season | Keep season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | — | 10 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Black Crappie | — | 30 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Channel Catfish | — | — | Year-round | Same as open |
| Striped Bass | — | 15 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Bluegill | — | — | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Alabama — Alabama DCNR
Getting on the water
- Jay Landings Marina marina 1.4 mi Directions
- Jay Landings Marina Boat Ramp boat ramp 1.4 mi Directions
- Ingalls Harbor Boat Ramp boat ramp 2.1 mi Directions
- Ingalls Harbor Decatur Ramp boat ramp 2.1 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 3.2 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 3.3 mi Directions
Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.