Choccolocco Creek is a significant tributary to the Coosa River and is home to some 70 different species of fish. Several of which are threatened or endangered, including the holiday darter, pygmy sculpin, and blue shiner. Read More
Of the entire Mobile river basin, the Coosa sub-basin is the largest and most biologically diverse for aquatic species.
Choccolocco Creek is the most diverse major tributary in Alabama for gastropods (snails, clams, mussels). It accounts for 22% of the freshwater fish species in the State of Alabama while occupying less than 1% of land area in the state. These ecological resources partnered with recreational values make Choccolocco Creek a crucial resource to protect.