The Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, manages 23 public lakes in 20 counties throughout Alabama. One of these is the 84-acre Washington County State Public Fishing Lake, also known as the Emmet Wood Lake, located near Millry, AL. This is a well maintained public facility that offers the perfect opportunity for fishing and other outdoor activities including walking, birding, and picnicking. The lake has a fishing pier that makes it easy to fish deep water if you do not have a boat. There is a launching ramp for fishermen with their own boat. Boats may have an outboard motor attached but it cannot be used in the lake, only the trolling motor can be used. Additionally, the lake has picnic pavilions, RV spaces, and sites for primitive camping. The lake is a featured birding site on the Alabama Birding Trails.
The Washington County State Public Lake is located 2 miles west of Millry, AL (Google Maps – 31.621872, -88.345436).
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