About Shoal Creek

Convenient to Birmingham

Shoal Creek is located in North-Central Alabama near Florence, and is less than two hours outside Birmingham.

This creek extends for 57 miles in Lauderdale County.

Shoal Creek is maintained by the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division.

Nature-Made Beauty

Wilson Lake, or Wilson Resevoir, which feeds Shoal Creek, was created by the first dam ever built on the Tennessee River.

Shoal Creek Preserve encompasses 298 acres near the creek itself.

The facility features 4.3 miles of hiking trails and 2.1 miles of horseback riding trials.

Hunting is also permitted on Shoal Creek Preserve, as long as hunters are properly licensed.

Fine Freshwater Fishing

Shoal Creek two boat ramps available for public use.

Anglers enjoy catching a variety of fish here including catfish, crappie and large and smallmouth bass.

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