Sweetwater Lake sits along the Pinhoti Trail, giving a fishing day a walking option too. The 58-acre Forest Service lake has a boat ramp with parking for eight vehicles and trailers.
Sweetwater Lake facts| Water | Sweetwater Lake |
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| State | Alabama |
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| County | Cleburne |
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| Surface area | 58 acres |
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| Dam completed | 1971 |
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| Built for | Flood control |
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| Normal water capacity | 326 acre-feet |
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Keep your trip focused on permitted species: Alabama prohibits deliberately targeting walleye here, including for catch and release. Check site notices before bringing a boat, and allow time for the trail if you'd like a break from the water.
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