June 6th Marks Celebration of Boating and Fishing

Written by Cayce Lee
Social Media Specialist
Athens-Limestone County Tourism

Grab your boat, your fishing rod, some Nightcrawlers and enjoy National Fishing and Boating Week - including the Alabama Commission of Conservation's Free Fishing Day.

The waters of the Elk River, Tennessee River and Wheeler Lake that border Limestone County Alabama are rich with fish for the avid and first time fisherman to try to hook on June 6th on Alabama Free Fishing Day.  Large Mouth Bass, Small Mouth Bass, Spotted Bass, and Channel Catfish are among the recently caught in the shallows and grass of the shores of Limestone County.  Free Fishing Day waves the requirement of a state fishing license. (It does not wave access fees, permits or permission from private land owners.)

Anyone taking to the water will want to check out Lucy's Branch Marina and the services they're offering.  New management has taken over and is determined to restore and introduce new activities and services to the 2014 tornado hit areas of the recreational and living areas of Lucy's Branch Marina.  A new restaurant, The Lunch Box, has moved in on the dock and is offering boaters dockside delivery if they call their orders in.  You'll still find the fuel station stocked with cold beverages, snacks and ice cream to fill the boater as well boat's tank.

So enjoy the waters of Limestone County!


Jun 6th -- Alabama Free Fishing Day  Statewide  Designated by the Commission of Conservation, June 6th allows the public to fish recreationally without a license.  Some areas may require permits, fees or owner's permission.

Jun 6th - 14th -- National Fishing and Boating Week  Nationwide  Join the national celebration of fishing and boating by taking to the waters of Limestone County AL - Tennessee River, Elk River and Wheeler Lake.  takemefishing.com