LivewellAlabama · Reservoir
Bear Creek (Upper Bear Creek Lake)
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Bear Creek (Upper Bear Creek Lake), by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
2 species with advisories · contaminants: Mercury
What's safe to eat from Bear Creek (Upper Bear Creek Lake)
Channel Catfish
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Largemouth Bass
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to one meal per month due to elevated Mercury. |
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
- Bates Landing boat ramp 1.3 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 2.0 mi Directions
- Twin Pines Boat Ramp boat ramp 2.1 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 2.2 mi Directions
- Quarter Creek Access boat ramp 2.2 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 2.3 mi Directions
Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.