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Dog River (Alabama)

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Dog River is a brackish river - a mixture of fresh and saltwater. Also known to be a shallow river with the average depth at around 9–12 feet deep with some areas along the wetlands being only 1–2 feet at mid-tide. There are both fresh and salt water fish species including bass, bream, mullet,
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redfish, croakers, speckled trout and flounder. Most land connected to the river is privately owned however there are several parks and public boat launch areas. Boaters can refuel at the marinas located at the river's mouth.
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Dog River looking toward the mouth of the river; the Dog River Bridge in the background
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dog River (Alabama)
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Major tributaries and sub-basins of the watershed include:
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near Hollinger's Island. It was named by the original
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Alabama
Mobile County
30°38′30″N 88°05′48″W / 30.64158°N 88.09666°W / 30.64158; -88.09666
Mouth
30°33′54″N 88°05′18″W / 30.56491°N 88.08833°W / 30.56491; -88.08833
river
Mobile County
Alabama
30°38′30″N 88°05′48″W / 30.64158°N 88.09666°W / 30.64158; -88.09666
Mobile
Mobile Bay
Gulf of Mexico
30°33′54″N 88°05′18″W / 30.56491°N 88.08833°W / 30.56491; -88.08833
French
English
Dog River near Navco Park a rolling fog bank.
Halls Mill Creek.
Halls Mill Creek after a heavy rain.
Dog River Bridge.
Alligator Bayou
Bolton Branch
Eslava Creek
Halls Mills Creek
Montlimar Canal
Moore Creek
Pearch Creek
Rabbit Creek
Rattlesnake Bayou
Robinson Bayou

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