Three people were on board a fishing vessel when it capsized near Wheeler Dam, killing a 72-year-old Tennessee man, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Street View Image from August ...

It paid off big dividends. They ended up fishing the tailrace waters below Wheeler Dam on Wilson Lake, finishing less than 3 pounds out of first place won by Bryan College with 35.99 pounds of bass.

Two men on a fishing trip to Wheeler Dam had to be rescued Friday afternoon after their boat became lodged against the dam and began taking on water.

Three people were on board a fishing vessel when it capsized near Wheeler Dam, killing a 72-year-old Tennessee man, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Street View Image from August ...