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Alabama · Reservoir

Cedar Creek Lake

Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Cedar 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 Cedar Creek Lake

Channel Catfish

Mercury

SizeWhoGuidance
All sizes General population Limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury.

Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22

Largemouth Bass

Mercury

SizeWhoGuidance
All sizes General population Limit to two meals 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.

SpeciesSizeDaily limitOpen seasonKeep 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

  • Slickrock Day Use Area Boat Ramp boat ramp 1.1 mi Directions
  • Lost Creek Boat Ramp boat ramp 1.3 mi Directions
  • Hellum Mill Boat Ramp boat ramp 1.6 mi Directions
  • Gilbritton Boat Ramp boat ramp 1.8 mi Directions
  • Cedar Creek Dam Boat Ramp boat ramp 3.2 mi Directions

Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.

About this water

State
Alabama
Type
Reservoir
Location
34.5280, -87.9199
Advisory source
Alabama Dept. of Environmental Management — Fish Consumption Advisories