Coffee County PFL

Coffee County State Public Fishing Lake

Coffee County State Public Fishing Lake is located 8 miles northwest of Elba, Alabama. This 80-acre lake is stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, and crappie. Amenities include a boat ramp, covered picnic pavilions, fishing piers, restrooms, and concessions. A fishing license and State Public Fishing Lakes permit is required for ages 16 to 64. Licenses and permits are available from license agents located throughout the state, online, through the Outdoor AL mobile app, at county probate offices, or by calling (888) 848-6887.

Location and Contact information

3086 County Road 364
Elba, AL 36323

This lake is located 8 miles northwest of Elba, Alabama, off Coffee County Road 353. From Elba, take Alabama Highway 189 north for 6 miles. Take a left on County Road 353 for 1.75 miles to a dead-end with County Road 364. Take a left for one quarter mile to Coffee County Lake.

Lake Manager: Lee Jones, (334) 763-0559

Hours of Operation

Open sunrise to sunset during the following dates.

• Open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
• Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays

Note: These open/closed days are the current temporary schedule. please check with the lake manager for more information.

Fish Species

Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, and crappie.

Facilities

• Boat ramp
• Two covered pavilions
• Three fishing piers
• Restrooms
• Concessions, including bait, tackle, and snacks

Lake Maps

• Contour maps (PDF 230 KB)
• Open Interactive lake contour map To view the maps, check the “Fishing” box. Then click the plus icon to expand the choices. Check “Lake Contours” and “Lake Depths” and the contour maps will appear.

Licenses and Permits 

• Fishing license required for anglers ages 16 to 64
• $5 Fishing Permit required for anglers ages 12 and up (Includes launch of personal boat)
• $10 Boat Rental Permit (daily fishing permit also required)

Note

This information is subject to change without notice. 

For more information about each lake, please contact the lake manager; WFF's Fisheries Section at (334) 242-3471; or the appropriate District Fisheries Office.