Washington County Public Fishing Lake will reopen on Saturday, March 15, 2014, under the operation of new lake manager Francis Morgan. The lake had been temporarily closed pending the hiring of a new lake manager. The 84-acre lake is located two miles west of Millry, Ala.
The lake offers public restrooms, a covered fishing pier, a boat ramp and a covered pavilion. 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 more information about Washington County Public Fishing Lake, call the lake manager at (251) 846-2512; the Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, Fisheries Section at (334) 242-3471; or visit http://outdooralabama.com/fishing/freshwater/where/lakes/washington/.
To read the Outdoor Alabama magazine article about Washington County Public Fishing Lake, visit www.outdooralabama.com/outdoor-alabama/WashingtonCoLake.pdf.
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama’s natural resources through five divisions: Marine Police, Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. To learn more about ADCNR, visit www.outdooralabama.com .
