Butler County · reservoir · 37 acres
McGowin Lake
McGowin Lake is a reservoir in Butler County, Alabama. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Alabama's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
94°
75°
10 mph
20%
Sat
Overcast
89°
76°
13 mph
34%
Sun
Drizzle
93°
73°
7 mph
43%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Stallworth Pond2.2 mi
- Martin Creek2.3 mi
- Skippers Pond3.1 mi
- Mashy Creek4.5 mi
- Deep Step Creek4.2 mi
- Brushy Creek5.6 mi
- Container Corporation Lake5.5 mi
- Clear Creek5.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official AL regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
McGowin Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish McGowin Lake?+
Yes — Alabama requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is McGowin Lake?+
McGowin Lake is a reservoir in Butler County, Alabama. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.