Alabama Bear Creek Big Bear Reservoir Fishing | Alabama Fishing at its finest!
Fishing Site Bear Creek Big Bear Reservoir in Alabama is located on the map below. Find everything from Steelhead Fishing to Fishing Records and Fishing Lures. An experienced Alabama Fishing Guide can help you navigate the Bear Creek Big Bear Reservoir area and provide Fishing Tips for certain hot spots and what bait or lure techniques to be used. Fishing Guides can be found through various resources in your area including your local sporting goods or bait shop.
Bear Creek Reservoir, also known as Big Bear, was first impounded in 1969 mostly as a flood control reservoir and holds 670 acres of water at full pool. The lake was drained in 2005. Located approximately 20 miles SW of Russellville in Franklin County, it is one of four Tennessee Valley Authority reservoirs operated by the Bear Creek Development Authority. The primary uses of this reservoir are flood control and recreation. There is no residential development of the shoreline on Bear Creek Reservoir. Camping and fishing provide the main recreational opportunities. Two public access areas (Piney Point and Horseshoe Bend) provide boat ramps, and one campground (Horseshoe Bend Campground) provides camping opportunities on Bear Creek Reservoir. A BCDA fishing permit ($3/day or $20/year) is required in addition to an Alabama state fishing license. Pre-impoundment topographic maps are available for Bear Creek Reservoir through the TVA.
