I know every states requirements can be different, what exactly are Alabamas requirements for required equipment to maintain on a boat. I would hate to ruin a fun week of fishing and fellowship by breaking a law due to ignorance.  I will research as much as possible and post,  but maybe some locals could help us out.

Well, the Alabama boys can respond specifically, but it's just the standard stuff: Life jackets, throw floatation, fire extinquisher, registration and of course, fishing licenses. The lake is a a part of the TVA water system and is a commercial river. Coast Guard, TVA, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources have jurisdictation. Plus, local Sheriff's Department and State Highway Patrol.

So, as always, obey the law and these guys are on our side!

Thanks RW,

I was just wondering due to some of the regs in my home state, for instance in the boat is 16ft or more you are required a throw cushion. Signaling devices can get tricky, some spots require flares while others only a whistle. I am good with the all around basic things, but just wanted to make sure that there are no specifics other than those.

If you go to the coast guard regs and set your boat up with their list you shouldn't have a problem with any state.

Jeremy, just Google "Alabama boating laws."  You will find that the fresh water boating laws are pretty much the same as everywhere alse.  Common sense stuff.