Dog River (Alabama)

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Dog River
Dog River looking toward the mouth of the river; the Dog River Bridge in the background.
Dog River looking toward the mouth of the river; the Dog River Bridge in the background.
Length 8 miles (13 km)

The Dog River watershed drains more than 90 square miles (233 km²) within the city of Mobile and Mobile County in the U.S. state of Alabama. It flows into the northwestern portion of Mobile Bay, a tidal estuary off the Gulf of Mexico. The river itself is about eight miles (13 km) long and is influenced by tides.

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, brim, mullet, redfish, croakers and specs (speckle trout). 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.

Dog River near Navco Park a rolling fog bank.

Halls Mill Creek.

Halls Mill Creek after a heavy rain.

Major tributaries and sub-basins of the watershed include:

  • 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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