Bank anglers can return to Washington County Public Fishing Lake on May 24, following a nine-month closure that allowed state wildlife officials to battle one of nature’s most aggressive aquatic invaders. The 84-acre lake west of Millry closed on August 5, 2024 after biologists discovered giant salvinia, a floating fern that can double its coverage every two to four days. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources used winter drawdown and targeted herbicide treatments to regain control of the invasive species. The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will … Continue reading Alabama Lake Reopens After 9-Month Fight With Invasive Plant That Doubles Every 2 Days – Bank Fishing Only