William 'Bill' Dannelly Reservoir is a reservoir in Alabama, near Wilcox County.
Millers Ferry is the familiar fishing name for William “Bill” Dannelly Reservoir. The Alabama River gives the lake its long shape, with adjoining creeks and quieter water providing places to get away from the main flow.
| Water | William 'Bill' Dannelly Reservoir |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Wilcox |
| Surface area | 17,200 acres |
Pitch a plastic worm beside wood for largemouth, or work a small jig above brush for crappie. Give a promising depth a fair trial before shifting to another creek. A bite beside the outer branches is a reason to repeat that line of casts.
Impounded in 1969, this reservoir has camping options at East Bank, Six Mile and Chilatchee Creek. Remember both lake names when checking directions: a fishing report headed “Millers Ferry” may describe the water you're looking at here.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.
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This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.
The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.
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This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.
The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.
Source checked:
This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.