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Fishing Destin Guide©
Lake Frank Jackson
Opp, Alabama
A local's guide to fishing around Destin and the Florida Panhandle
Lake Frank Jackson
Opp, Alabama
A local's guide to fishing around Destin and the Florida Panhandle
Known as the "luckiest fishing village", Destin is the home to some of the best saltwater fishing in the United States. The 100 Fathom (600' depth) Curve of the Gulf of Mexico draws closer to Destin than any other spot in Florida. This, along with Destin's close proximity to the East Pass and the Gulf of Mexico, allows quick access to the Gulf of Mexico's fishing bounty. The purpose of this site is to acquaint a new fisherman to the Destin area - our local facilities, fish, waters and fishing methods. Tight lines and good fishing! |
Fishing Lake Frank Jackson, Opp, AL |
This web site is updated as I have time from other things going on. As there are a 1000 + different ways to do things, this is only my way of fishing, nothing else, and it is not the last word in fishing the area. I am by no means an expert but if you would like my opinion on something related to fishing the area, please email me at FishingDestinGuide@cox.net. It may take a few days before I get to it, so be patient. Thanks..... © Copyright 2014 Fishing Destin Guide All rights reserved |
Controlling Agency: The lake is part of the Alabama State Park system Frank Jackson State Park 100 Jerry Adams Drive Opp, AL 36467 (334) 493-6988 Office (334) 493-2478 Fax The gate is open daily from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm |
Rules & Regulations: You will have to have an Alabama fishing license to fish the lake. You can get it online at this link: Alabama Fishing License Online Alabama licenses always expire on August 31st of each year, no matter when you buy it or what your birthday is. Fees vary depending on what state you are from. Go to the following link for more information: Alabama Freshwater Fishing Licenses General fishing regulations may be found in the latest Alabama Hunting & Fishing Digest Limits are as follows: Bream: 20 Crappie: 30, minimum 9" size limit Bass: 6 |
Fees: The park has an entry fee based per person and age: Age 12 - 61: $ 2.00 per person Age 11 and under, 62 and older: $ 1.00 per person There is an additional charge to use the boat ramp: Age 12 - 61: $ 2.00 Age 62 and older: $ 1.00 All fees are paid at the front gate entrance. There is an honor box there if an attendant is not present. The park is gated after dark, so be sure to check the times by calling: (334) 493-6988 |
Fish species in Frank Jackson: Largemouth bass, bream, crappie, channel catfish, and chain pickerel (Jack Fish) |
| Nearby Bait & Tackle Stores Parish Bait Shop 50 N. Main St (Hwy 331) Opp, AL 36467 (334) 493-4616 A & W Bait and Tackle 3841 Hwy 83 DeFuniak Springs, FL (850) 892-3030 Conecuh Bait & Tackle 27398 Bush Isle Rd Andalusia, AL (334) 388-0404 36421 Babbie Quick Stop 23084 Babbie Rd Andalusia, AL 36421 (334) 493-1999 |
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| Last Updated: January, 2015 |
Camping: IMPROVED CAMP SITES: There are 32 RV campsites with wi-fi Internet, water, electricity, sewer, and cable service. Three of these sites are handicap accessible. You may tent camp in the RV sites, at the regular rate. Rates as if January 2015 are $27 Sunday-Thursday, $30 for Friday-Saturday nights. They add a 9% lodging tax to this. PRIMITIVE CAMPING SITES: Frank Jackson State Park has 8 primitive (tent) campsites located near the bathhouse. No hookups for electric, water, sewer, cable. Rates are $15 per night + 9 % tax ($1.35) = $ 16.35 night ($5 for each additional tent) Facilities at Frank Jackson State Park include a handicap accessible bathhouse, picnic pavilion/shelter and walkway located adjacent to the campground For more information, go to their website: Frank Jackson State Park, Alabama To make a camping reservation call 334-493-6988. You Tube of campground |
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LAKE FRANK JACKSON, Opp, AL Description & location: Lake Frank Jackson is an 1037 acre man-made lake just to the west of Opp, Alabama. Very pretty lake in my opinion. It receives a lot of fishing pressure, mostly on the weekends. The deepest part is next to the dam on the south end of the lake. There is some good fishing below the dam spillway that is accessible by Hwy 42 (Opine Rd). Parking is off the north end of the highway in the grass. There are several tree tops still sticking up throughout the lake, mostly in the northern part, so you need to be careful until you know the lake. Hwy 331 bisects the lake. North of the Hwy 331 bridge offers shallow waters with a lot of tree stumps and vegetation. Expect to hit a few submerged logs. There is an island just off from the boat ramp that has a play ground and hiking trail. It is accessible by a pedestrian bridge located next to the boat ramp. The lake is located in approximately 85 mile north of Destin and it will take you almost 2 hours to drive there. Source: Alabama State Parks |
Lake Frank Jackson Boat Ramp: There is one boat ramp on the lake, located in the state park. It is a 2 lane concrete ramp with a center dock. Large paved parking lot can hold 30+ vehicles with trailers. There is a picnic ground and bathroom next to the parking lot. In addition to the park entry fee, there is a $ 2.00 ($1.00 seniors) boat ramp fee paid at the gate. |
The other side (north) of the Hwy 331 bridge
The shallows on the north side of the Hwy 331 bridge
The Hwy 331 bridge
The shallows on the north side of the Hwy 331 bridge
The dam. The spillway is to the right
