Fish River (Alabama)

Fish River (Alabama)

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Fish River is a river in the U.S. state of Alabama.

Fish River is home to a diverse grouping of wildlife. It is brackish water (a mix of fresh and salt water). Fish River was once known to be the home to manatees. Fish River runs into Weeks Bay, Weeks Bay runs into Mobile Bay, and Mobile Bay runs into the Gulf Of Mexico.


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