The Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries has granted permission to B.A.S.S. to close the Tom Jackson Public Boat Ramp on Lake Guntersville during the week of the 2014 GEICO Bassmaster Classic competition.

The ramp and associated parking areas will be closed from Monday, Feb. 17, at 12:01 a.m. through Monday, Feb. 24, at 11:59 p.m. for the Classic. The Tom Jackson ramp is located at Civitan Park, Guntersville, AL 35976.

Alternate ramps are available for the public to launch boats on Lake Guntersville. They include the following:

Browns Creek Public Access (2 miles)

Ala. Hwy. 69 N.
Guntersville, AL 36976
Guntersville State Park (10 miles)

Aubrey Carr Scenic Dr.
Guntersville, AL 36976
Claysville Public Access (4 miles)

U.S. Hwy. 431 N.
Guntersville, AL 35976
Seibold Creek Public Access (9 miles)

Serenity Rd.
Guntersville, AL 35976
Steel Ford Access (2 miles)

Thomas Ave.
Guntersville, AL 36976
Val Monte Road Public Access (4 miles)

Val Monte Rd.
Guntersville, AL 36976
Beech Creek Public Access (6 miles)

Marshall County Rd. 14
Guntersville, AL 36976
Honeycomb Creek Public Access (10 miles)

U.S. Hwy. 431 N.
Grant, AL 35747