William "Bill" Dannelly Reservoir (Millers Ferry)
17,200-acre Alabama River reservoir near Camden. Alabama lists bass, crappie and catfish, with striped bass in the tailwater in spring.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Spotted Bass
Rocky banks and bluff ends. Jigs and finesse plastics.
Crappie
White and black crappie
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Blue Catfish
Deep channel edges. Fresh cut shad. Big fish in winter.
Striped Bass
In the tailwater in spring
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Corps of Engineers parksParkEast Bank, Six Mile and Chilatchee Creek recreation areas and Roland Cooper State Park serve the lake; ramp details not stated on agency pageDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in William "Bill" Dannelly Reservoir (Millers Ferry) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Outdoor Alabama) ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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Search more bait shops near William "Bill" Dannelly Reservoir (Millers Ferry) ↗Local tips
- Spring striped bass fishing is in the tailwater below the dam.
- Threadfin shad are the main forage; fish bait-fish concentrations for bass.
- Call ADCNR District V fisheries for specific questions.
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