1, Spring Street, Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, 36092, United States of America
Scene: (Bloom house)
South Broad Street, Lowndesboro, Lowndes County, Alabama, 36752, United States of America
Scene: (church where Edward experiences a voice change)
Capitol Heights Middle School, 116, Federal Drive, Pecan Grove Estates, Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, 36107, United States of America
Scene: (baseball field and football field)
399, Hill Street, Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, 36092, United States of America
Scene: (Edward is honored; Edward and Karl's sendoff)
299, James Street, Jordanville, Tallassee, Elmore County, Alabama, 36078, United States of America
Scene: (Karl's cave, filmed near the Lower Boat Ramp)
399, Hill Street, Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, 36092, United States of America
Scene: (Karl and Edward's parade; Will driving Edward through town)
Marcia Weber Art Objects, 118, East Bridge Street, Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, 36092, United States of America
Scene: (office where Edward gets a job as a travelling salesman)
350, Orline Street, Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, 36092, United States of America
Scene: (trailer park, 32°32'18.3"N, 86°12'19.4"W)
6978, Oak Side Drive, Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, 36117, United States of America
Scene: (Edward and Sandra's second home)
109, Company Street, Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, 36092, United States of America
Scene: (Norther Winslow's bank heist)
Cypress Lane, Millbrook, Elmore County, Alabama, 36054, United States of America
Scene: (Will drives to Spectre)
299, South Court Street, Hunting Ridge, Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama, 36067, United States of America
Scene: (hospital escape)
Bibb Graves Bridge, West Bridge Street, Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, 36092, United States of America
Scene: (Will and Edward driving over a bridge)
399, Hill Street, Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, 36092, United States of America
Scene: (Karl flips a car)
Decatur County, Kansas, United States of America
Alabama
Tim Burton’s tall-tale fantasy is steeped in the American South – and for its idyllic hidden town of Spectre, Burton built an entire village on a small Alabama island. Parts of it still stand today, a fittingly storybook filming location.
Where was Big Fish filmed?
Big Fish was filmed across Alabama – Wetumpka, Montgomery and Jackson Lake Island, where the town of Spectre was built.
Every Big Fish location, explained
1
Spectre – Jackson Lake Island
The magical town of Spectre was built as a full set on Jackson Lake Island near Millbrook, Alabama – and parts of it remain standing.
2
Ashton – Wetumpka
Edward Bloom’s hometown of Ashton used the real town of Wetumpka, Alabama.
3
Montgomery and the college
The film used Montgomery and Huntingdon College for its Southern-town scenes.
4
Rural Alabama
The wider tall-tale world used small towns and countryside across Alabama.
Planning a visit
Jackson Lake Island near Millbrook, Alabama is open to visitors, with remnants of the Spectre set still standing – a genuinely magical filming pilgrimage.
Big Fish Fun Facts
1
Burton built a whole town The town of Spectre was constructed as a full set on Jackson Lake Island, Alabama.
2
Parts of Spectre remain Remnants of the set still stand on the island, now a visitor attraction.
3
A Southern fairytale The film blends Tim Burton’s whimsy with the tall-tale traditions of the American South.
4
Based on a novel It adapts Daniel Wallace’s novel Big Fish.
5
Wetumpka plays Ashton The real Alabama town of Wetumpka stood in for Edward Bloom’s hometown.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was the town of Spectre filmed?
It was built as a set on Jackson Lake Island near Millbrook, Alabama.
Can you visit the Big Fish set?
Yes – Jackson Lake Island is open to visitors, with parts of Spectre still standing.
Is Big Fish set in Alabama?
Yes – it’s steeped in the American South and filmed across Alabama.
