The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, produces hydroelectric power at 8 powerhouses. Warning sirens notify the public when power generation begins. ang="en-US" prefix="og: http://ogp.me/ns#">. ALDRIDGE CREEK AT TONEY DRIVE AT HUNTSVILLE, AL. Anglers must obtain permission from the land owner prior to walking or wading to and along the stream bank or in the water. If you wanted to spend a full day on the water, you could float downstream to the confluence of the Sipsey Fork and the Mulberry Fork, where there is a public ramp. The Jones Bluff Powerhouse at the Robert F. Henry Lock and Dam came online in 1975. 0000009748 00000 n Southwestern provides a current day schedule - online using the links to the left and by telephone at 866-494-1993 - to keep the public informed about estimated generation at the projects from which we schedule power. 0000023502 00000 n TOMBIGBEE R AT DEMOPOLIS L&D NEAR COATOPA, AL. Similar to the last sample, largemouth bass were more abundant in backwater areas of the reservoir in the spring 2009. When youre on the Sipsey Fork wading in cool, clear water on a rock shoal fighting a rainbow trout, you might forget youre fishing in Alabama. The project provides water storage for navigation on the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint Waterway, running 260 river miles from Apalachicola, Florida to Columbus, Georgia. It has been developed in single phase. LITTLE CAHABA RIVER NR JEFFERSON PARK, AL. Summary The aquatic fauna in the Coosa River basin has been changed with the addition of the six large impoundments. Alabama Power Company with its new project operations application has agreed to provide environmental flows in Dead River. 1166 Athens Tech Rd. ;OgGPfom}mo8i[9l:5gGnkwla~mw5`~}hUoH2o{w,M#vB5TotuW6kREjru6v3m=!lFh4wRkre{24'Kfe_Oe_6%o,v5'9Qt7v~[J ]6?v Electrofishing catch rates were similar to the lake average and higher than the last two sample years. The project came online in 1975. Only unmotorized boats and kayaks may launch and a fee is collected at the nearby Riverside Fly Shop. BIG ESCAMBIA CR AT SARDINE BR NR STANLEY CROSSROAD, MAGNOLIA RIVER AT US 98 NEAR FOLEY, ALABAMA, COOSA RIVER AT ADAMS FERRY BR NR BALLPLAY, AL, COOSA RIVER AT GADSDEN STEAM PLANT NR GADSDEN, AL, BIG WILLS CREEK AT STATE HWY 35 NR FORT PAYNE, AL, CHOCCOLOCCO CREEK NEAR BOILING SPRING, ALABAMA, CHOCCOLOCCO CREEK AT JACKSON SHOAL NR LINCOLN AL, COOSA RIVER AT GASTON STEAM PLANT NR WILSONVILLE, TALLAPOOSA RIVER AT US 78, NEAR TALLAPOOSA, GA, TALLAPOOSA RIVER NR NEW SITE, AL. Located on the Tallapoosa River near Lineville. The tailwater fishery below Logan Martin Dam is excellent habitat for hybrid striped bass, striped bass and catfish. BLACK WARRIOR R BL OLIVER L&D NEAR TUSCALOOSA, AL. Construction began in 1962 and was completed in 1977. Originally delayed because of World War II, construction of the dam began in 1946 and was completed in late 1949. Camden, AL - 02427505 April 16, 2023 - April 23, 2023 Apr 17 Apr 18 Apr 19 Apr 20 Apr 21 Apr 22 Apr 23 0.00 0.20 0.40 0.60 0.80 1.00 No data available Value Status Time Statistics are not available at this monitoring location for the data type: Only a small portion of the Coosa River flows freely. 0000017419 00000 n Mayflies and caddis flies are present on the Sipsey Fork, but the hatching of these aquatic insects can be somewhat sporadic due to water releases. Extending up the Chattahoochee River 30 miles and up the Flint River 35 miles, Lake Seminole has 376 miles of shoreline.Construction of this multipurpose project began in 1947 and the power plant came online in 1957. Major tributaries include the Chattooga River and Little River. The filling of the reservoir was completed in May 1950, and the power plant came online the same year. 0000003787 00000 n Like Weiss Lake, Jordan Lake has a bypass channel. Holdover trout that survive the first year after stocking evolve into more elusive and exciting fish to catch. Bass fishing quality at Jones Bluff Reservoir is assessed from bass club tournamentresults. FOIA HAMILTON CREEK AT SNOW ROAD NEAR SEMMES, AL. Located on the Chattahoochee River near Fort Gaines in southwest Georgia, the power plant has a current capacity of 168 MW. All times are listed in local time. Observed water levels also are updated periodically throughout the day. Other tributaries, including Paint, Peckerwood and Waxahatchee creeks, feed into the 12,000-acre reservoir. Lake Seminole borders both Georgia and Florida and has 37,500 acres of water and over 22,000 acres of surrounding land. CRIBBS MILL CREEK AT WW PLANT AT TUSCALOOSA, AL. 0000002902 00000 n Schedule a Presentation. However, culling trout from a cooler, livewell or stringer is illegal. Jim Woodruff Dam is a hydro-electric dam on the Apalachicola River, about 1,000 feet (300 m) south of that river's origin at the confluence of the Flint and Chattahoochee Rivers. The first 1000 of the tailwaters is very channel-like and too deep to wade. U.S. Geological Survey BIG COVE CREEK AT DUG HILL ROAD NR HUNTSVILLE, AL. National Water Information System: Web Interface, Accessibility 0000025585 00000 n This tailwater area is also popular with anglers who enjoy fishing for largemouth bass and Alabama spotted bass when shad are running along the banks. Located on the Tallapoosa River near Tallassee. 0000000956 00000 n Total nameplate generating capacity -2,370,000 kW, Total nameplate generating capacity - 100,000 kW, Total nameplate generating capacity - 177,000 kW, Logan Martin Hydroelectric Generating Plant, Total nameplate generating capacity - 128,250 kW. If you plan to float and fish the Sipsey Fork downstream to the next takeout point, a public boat ramp is located off of Hwy 22 in Sipsey (at the confluence of the Sipsey and Mulberry Forks), anglers shouldplan on spending 6-10 hours on the water. The power plant came online in 1975. Find answers to frequently asked questions about Alabama Power's business products, services, billing and more. Contact us today. Jones Bluff Reservoir (also known as R. E. "Bob" Woodruff Lake) impounds the Alabama River between Montgomery and Selma in central Alabama. It was built by and continues to be operated by the United. Construction of the complex began in 1963 and was completed in 1970. #BeOutdoors. The dam impounded the Chattahoochee River, which created the Walter F. George Lake. Generation schedules are available call 1-800-LAKES-11; but the schedules are subject to change without notice. The portion of the river that you can wade lies above the Birmingham Water Works Pump Station located at the end of County Road 95, where there is also a designated parking area. 0000013594 00000 n While its not possible to wade all the way across the river in these spots, youll have ample opportunities to pursue fish that are sitting in deeper water farther away from the dam. (Of course, an Alabama freshwater fishing license is mandatory.) grasshoppers, crickets, beetles and ants) are abundant. Locals still refer to it as the Alabama River; however, numerous creeks have been flooded, providing a wide variety of fishing opportunities. Anglers should check the generation schedule with Alabama Power Company, 1-800-LAKES-11. These generating units are located at 25 facilities. Anglers should check the generation schedule with Alabama Power Company, 1-800-LAKES-11. With the excellent growth rates of crappie in Jones Bluff, anglers should begin catching these fish in large numbers beginning in spring 2007. Water from Lay Lake spills directly into Lake Mitchell. Your safety depends on obeying all posted safety . For more information on the Sipsey Fork below Smith Lake, pleasecontactthe District III Fisheries Office. The schedules are updated daily. The catch rate of Alabama bass during the spring 2009 electrofishing sample was faster than rates observed in 2006. When electricity is being generated in the Powerhouse, water levels in the tailwaters rises rapidly, as much as 12'-15' vertically, and water velocities become dangerously swift. BLACK WARRIOR RIVER AT HOLT L&D NEAR HOLT AL. Spinners, small spoons, salmon eggs, corn, or Power Baits are the go to baits. Gadsden is the major city in the area, and the area is close to I-59. Thus, most bass anglers opt to fish for Alabama bass on the main river channel during hydropower generation and target largemouth bass in the backwaters during periods of low flow. Weiss Dam is an 87.6MW hydro power project. A huge crappie spawn from spring 2005 was also confirmed and catch rates were among the highest ever documented in this reservoir. Fish and Wildlife Service and Alabama Power Company. Construction of Allatoona Dam was authorized under the Flood Control Acts of 1941 and 1944 andbuilt to retain the Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River. Generating Plants We own or operate 77 electric generating units with total nameplate capacity of more than 12 million kilowatts. Located approximately 10 miles north of Demopolis. Alabama Power remains committed to developing smart energy solutions that address our customers' future energy needs through high efficiency technologies, innovation and safe, clean renewable resources. The project's current capacity is 82 MW. on Wordpress Lake Jordans 6,800 acres and 188 miles of shoreline are 25 miles from Montgomery. Southern Company. Total nameplate generating capacity - 1,880,000 kW. Located at the SABIC plant in Burkville, west of Montgomery. 0000000016 00000 n Anglers may practice catch and release - if they desire, but culling trout (removing or releasing trout from a cooler, livewell, basket, or stringer) is unlawful on the Sipsey Fork, from the Smith Lake Dam downstream to the confluence with the Mulberry Fork. The next half mile of stream to the Birmingham Water Works Pump Station (BWWPS) contains riffles, runs, and pools and is wadable when electricity is not being generated. Bouldin Canal and Lower Coosa River hb``e``` NT, HPc.-QbxB#Bgm8-?Q3 T?#CD a7hC/,V } endstream endobj 173 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/Index[6 136]/Length 27/Size 142/Type/XRef/W[1 1 1]>>stream Given the year-round presence of midges, a dry-and-dropper rig with a midge is always worth considering. 95. VILLAGE CREEK AT 86TH ST NORTH AT ROEBUCK, AL. According to OutdoorAlabama.com, the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division (WFF) stocks the Sipsey Fork with around 3,000 8- to 15-inch rainbow trout every month through agreements with the U.S. The watershed of the Coosa River occupies five different physiographic regions. ---ALLATOONA DAM AND LAKEBUFORD DAM/LAKE SIDNEY LANIERCARTERS DAM AND LAKEJIM WOODRUFF DAM/LAKE SEMINOLEJONES BLUFF. The stream's edge is accessible from the east side, Cullman County side. Located 26.8 miles above the mouth of the Coosawattee River in northwest Georgia, the Carters Dam and Powerhouse were authorized by the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1945. A year-round minimum flow has been established in the tailwaters that will mimic more natural stream conditions, enhance water quality, lower summertime water temperatures, and ultimately improve trout survival. Station Number Station name Date/Time Gage height, feet Dis-charge, ft3/s Long-term median flow 4/30 Undefined: 023432415: CHATTAHOOCHEE R .36 MI DS WFG DAM NR FT GAINES, GA Water release schedules often change without notice due to unanticipated changes in weather conditions and power system requirements. The 30,200-acre Weiss Lake is almost entirely within Cherokee County, Alabama; and local businesses cater to sportsmen. The headwaters of the Coosa River are formed in the Blue Ridge Mountains and Cumberland Plateau. As the largest owner/operator of hydro-electric power plants in the United States, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is one of the largest suppliers of hydroelectric power in the world. Bass fishing success and techniques in this reservoir are highly influenced by hydropower generation. Cullman County Road 95 runs parallel to and east of the Sipsey Fork. Midges are present year-round. stream Alabama bass growth and condition was excellent. These generating units are located at 25 facilities. The current plant capacity is 87 MW. Note that the number of megawatts to be generated, and 102-B Croft St. Mt Laurel, AL 35242 (205 . Official Web Site of Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, 2023 Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, 64 N. Union Street, Suite 468 - Montgomery, Alabama 36130, Physically Disabled Hunting and Fishing Trail, https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=467475161060988&ev=PageView&noscript=1. The diets of rainbows are dominated by aquatic insects. Full Alabama Crimson Tide schedule for the 2022 season including dates, opponents, game time and game result information. Prior to traveling to the Sipsey Fork to fish, know the generation schedule. Most fly anglers choose to wade. Water flows through the turbines to generate power during peak demand periods. Total nameplate generating capacity - 87,750 kW, Total nameplate generating capacity - 45,250 kW, Total nameplate generating capacity 885 megawatts, Located at the SABIC plant in Burkville, west of Montgomery. TOMBIGBEE R BL COFFEEVILLE L&D NEAR COFFEEVILLE, TOMBIGBEE RIVER AT STEAMPLANT NR LEROY, AL. Jones Bluff Reservoir produces crappie in great numbers and supports an excellent fishery, especially in the spring. Allatoona Dam is a concrete gravity dam and was the first of its kind, eventually becoming the model for all future Corps of Engineers-built dams. hbbbd`b``3L0 8 endstream endobj 143 0 obj <>/Metadata 4 0 R/Pages 3 0 R/StructTreeRoot 6 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> endobj 144 0 obj >/PageWidthList<0 792.0>>>>>>/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 792.0 612.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 145 0 obj <> endobj 146 0 obj <> endobj 147 0 obj <> endobj 148 0 obj <>stream The WFF continues to work closely with the Alabama Power Company (APC) and Trout Unlimited to enhance in-stream fish habitat on the Sipsey Fork and improve angler access, for the benefit of all anglers. 0000010853 00000 n trailer <<651C09ED7F5C4DC2BCB57E0C32A341BF>]/Prev 30839/XRefStm 1156>> startxref 0 %%EOF 174 0 obj <>stream For the next 1.8 miles of stream downstream of the BWWPS to the Hwy 69 Bridge, anglers can fish from the bank or wade, but the center of the channel is 5-9 deep. Even though Mitchell Lake is located just off I-65, lakes closer to Birmingham and Montgomery tend to receive more fishing pressure. Located on the Coosa River near Leesburg. Alabama Power Company provides information 24-hours each day on scheduled water releases and lake levels by Internet or dialing 1-800-LAKES-11. Also, there is no size limit, trout season restriction, or trout stamp requirement. 0000023900 00000 n BASSETT CREEK AT US HIGHWAY 43 NR THOMASVILLE, AL. Total nameplate generating capacity - 120,000 kW. 0000005844 00000 n Stable springtime water levels should provide excellent crappie fishing during the next several years.Hybrid striped bass, white bass, channel catfish, blue catfish and flathead catfish also attract anglers, especially below the Henry Lock and Dam, where they are accessible from the bank or by boat. Please note! Boating, Fishing and Fish in the Coosa River and Its Impoundments. 0000001488 00000 n Total nameplate generating capacity - 105,100 kW. A private boat ramp is located just downstream of the Hwy 69 bridge. Because of the shells that snails and mussels leave behind, scientists know that many snail and mussel species lived in the Coosa River basin, but some of these snail and mussel species are now extinct. An occasional threadfin shad is consumed by larger holdover fish. While its certainly a far cry from Yellowstone, the Colorado River or other famed fishing destinations, the Sipsey Forks unusual conditions make it a trout oasis for fishermen in the Deep South. Need assistance with your business needs? In all, 91 species are known from the system and 82 of those occur nowhere else. Commanders of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, Walter F. George Lake & Lake George W. Andrews, Corrosion Control/Cathodic Protection (CC/CP), Selma, Alabama Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study, Okaloosa County, Florida Coastal Storm Risk Management Study, Current Dredge Plant Certification Status, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. % The Terrapin Creek is a major tributary in this area. Needless to say, a put and take fishery like the Sipsey Fork gets a lot of fishing traffic, but you can generally find some luck, as the stockies are not as finicky as wild trout. Title: USGS Current Conditions for Alabama Known as the Crappie Fishing Capital of the World, fishing for largemouth bass and striped bass in Lake Weiss is also outstanding. For Water Levels technical support, contact Water Management at (251) 690-2737. or by email at: water-sam@usace.army.mil. The creel and possession limit of five fish is one of the few restrictions on trout in the Sipsey Fork. Logan Martin Dam spills water into the upper end of Lay Lake, which is essentially a flooded channel north of Beeswax Creek. MOBILE RIVER AT RIVER MILE 31.0 AT BUCKS, AL, MOBILE RIVER AT BARRY STEAMPLANT NR BUCKS (INTAKE). Southwestern provides a current day schedule online using the links to the left and by telephone at 866-494-1993 to keep the public informed about estimated generation at the projects from which we schedule power. Because Lake Weiss has produced such good fishing for so long, the 11,235-acre Neely Henry Lake is often overlooked. The dam is named in honor of James W. Woodruff, Sr., a Georgia businessman who spearheaded the development of the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint Project. For up-to-date information regarding the trout stocking schedule, please call (205) 339-5716. The reservoir extends 48.5 miles from the dam upstream to Neely Henry dam and contains 15,263 acres. MURDER CREEK AT STATE HWY 41 AT BREWTON, AL. Some fish do make it out of the immediate tailwater area and move further downstream to deeper water. Growth and condition of largemouth bass was excellent. This information is not intended Stream frontage on either side of the Sipsey Fork upstream of the Hwy 69 Bridge to the Smith Lake Dam is owned by the Alabama Power Company and anglers can access the stream from APC land. Next-day release schedules are usually available by 6 p.m. of the current day. The basin contains 147 fish species, including a number that are unique to the Coosa River basin: pygmy sculpin, holiday darter, Coosa darter, coldwater darter, Etowah Darter (only Georgia), Cherokee darter (only Georgia), trispot darter, amber darter (Georgia only) and Conasauga logperch (Georgia only). Total nameplate generating capacity - 1,720,000 kW. If you are a member of a bass club, please consider being a part of ourBass Angler Information Team. If you happen to be in the river when the generation alarm sounds, dont waste any time and get out immediately. The Coosa River and its tributaries are home to one of the most diverse and unique aquatic snail communities in the entire world. 0000016934 00000 n In front of Riverside Fly Shop (before you crossover the Sipsey Fork bridge), turn north onto Cullman Co. Rd. The Fly Shop will happily rent you a kayak so you can continue fishing. It is called Bouldin Canal and discharges directly into the Alabama River. https://waterdata.usgs.gov/al/nwis/current? %PDF-1.4 Box 301463 Montgomery, AL 36130-1463 Telephone 334-271-7730 Fax 334-279-3050 .
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