Alabama River
The Alabama River is formed by the Tallapoosa and Coosa rivers near Wetumpka, north of Montgomery. It runs west toward Selma and then southwest to meet the Tombigbee and form the Mobile River.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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River facts
| Length | About 319 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Tallapoosa and Coosa rivers meet near Wetumpka |
| Mouth | Meets the Tombigbee to form the Mobile River |
Three lock and dams stand between Montgomery and the Mobile River.
Listed fish are the species named for the river on its Wikipedia page. Check the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for river-specific regulations before you fish.
Lakes and flowages on the Alabama River
Lakes in our guide on or connected to this river:
Source: Alabama River (Wikipedia)