Claiborne Lake is a river-run reservoir with 5,930 surface acres of water which courses 60.5 miles through Wilcox, Clarke, and Monroe counties in southwest Alabama. This reservoir was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and impounded in 1970.

This reservoir is the lowermost within the Alabama River System with the dam at river mile 72.5 and the pool ending at river mile 133, the Millers Ferry Lock and Dam. Downstream of Claiborne Dam, the Alabama River is essentially free-flowing and ultimately joins the Tombigbee River to form the Mobile River near the Mt. Vernon community.

Recreational opportunities in Claiborne Lake are quite varied, and the Corps of Engineers and various municipalities operate approximately ten public boat access areas throughout the reservoir.

Claiborne Lake Fishing

Anglers will find good fishing throughout the reservoir for largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish. The tailwaters of Millers Ferry (Dannelly) Reservoir also provide excellent seasonal fishing for striped bass, spotted bass, crappie, and large catfish.

Anglers at this lake look for largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. Tailwaters at the Millers Ferry Reservoir provide great grounds for striped and spotted bass, crappie, and larger catfish.

Claiborne Lake Boating

Approximately ten public boat ramp access points are available on Claiborne Lake. Claiborne Landing is a boat ramp located south of the dam and north and east of the U.S. Highway 84 bridge.