Fishing at Hatchet Creek, Alabama
It offers reasonably good angling opportunities, but its popularity has lessened over the years. The primitive campground on Hatchet Creek north of Kelley’s Crossroads was once a very popular spring fishing site for white bass, as well as other species such as the southern walleye.
Hatchet Creek Fishing NewsRestoration efforts for the southern walleye are currently ongoing by Fisheries Section biologists. The collection of walleye broodfish typically takes place during the month of February. These fish are used by hatchery personnel for spawning and restocking purposes. Few walleye are being collected. Other popular game fish that are found in flowing portions of Hatchet Creek include largemouth bass, spotted bass, redeye bass, bluegill, redear sunfish (shellcracker), longear sunfish, and redbreast sunfish. FISHING CONDITIONS Hatchet Creek Water Level Hatchet Creek Weather Center Hatchet Creek Fishing Forum Moon Phase Calendar SAFETY Personal Flotation Devices Rules Of The Waterway |
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