A statewide photo contest is casting a spotlight on the thrill of fishing in Alabama’s Black Belt, inviting anglers of all ages to share their favorite catches for a chance to win a prize.
The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) has launched the 2025 Best Fish Photo Contest, which opens Aug. 1 and runs through Sept. 30. The contest gives fishing enthusiasts an opportunity to showcase their enjoyment of the region’s bountiful fishing waters, whether on major lakes, winding rivers, or small local streams.
“There’s nothing quite like the joy of reeling a fish, and the 2025 Best Fish Photo Contest is designed to help celebrate that feeling,” said Pam Swanner, director of the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association. “This contest showcases so many different ways that people enjoy the Black Belt’s plentiful fishing opportunities. Whether you’re showing off a trophy bass or you snapped a photo of your grandchild showing off a first catch, we want to see your photos.”
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Photos submitted for the contest must show fish caught in the Black Belt during 2025 and must be entered through the ALBBAA website. Voting will take place on the same page.
The winner will receive a $100 gift card.
Contest rules include:
– Voting is limited to one vote per day, per entry, per IP address.
– Participants may submit only one photo entry.
– All entries must include the county where the fish was caught and the names of individuals in the photo.
– ALBBAA reserves the right to approve or reject photos.
– Entries from winners of the previous three contests are ineligible.
– Any photo perceived to present fish or anglers unethically, disrespectfully, or in violation of Alabama conservation regulations will be disqualified.
Anglers are reminded to comply with all state fishing laws, including purchasing a valid Alabama fishing license.
“For those of us who live in the Black Belt, we are so appreciative to have so many convenient public access points to enjoy recreational fishing,” Swanner said. “Some anglers prefer to use a fully rigged bass boat, and others find the same enjoyment by sitting on the bank and using a cane pole. We want to see all of these photos and celebrate the amazing outdoor recreational opportunities found throughout the Black Belt’s 23 counties.”
The Black Belt region includes the following counties: Barbour, Bullock, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Crenshaw, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Monroe, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Pike, Russell, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, and Wilcox.
