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DeKalb County Public Lake

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Description: 

DeKalb County Public Lake is a Reservoir in DeKalb, Alabama.

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DeKalb County Lake is 120-acre located on Sand Mountain 1 mile north of Sylvania, Alabama

INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
DeKalb County Lake is open Sunrise to Sunset, though night fishing may be available at the fishing pier (call the lake manager) as follows:
February 1 - May 30: DeKalb County Lake is open 7 days a week;
June 1 - November 30: DeKalb County Lake is not closed.
December 1 – February 1: the lake is not closed.
Call the manager at (334) 242-3471 to verify the schedule before making the trip.

Fishing Description: 

Bass fishing good year-round, with the biggest usually caught from February through April when they are near the bank. Bluegill and redear sunfish are caught by bank and boat anglers from spring through summer. Catfish are caught year-round, but the summer months are best. Crappie fishing is best in February and April.

Facilities and Parks: 

Clean public restrooms and concessions are available, including a wide variety of fishing tackle, live and artificial baits, and other fishing supplies, as well as drinks and refreshments. An accessible fishing pier makes it easy to reach deeper water without using a boat. Fish attractors have been added around the lake. Boats are also available for rent; a launching ramp is available for anglers with their own boats. Boats may have an outboard motor attached, but anglers may not use the outboard motor, only the trolling motor. Picnic pavilions are available; contact the lake manager.

Directions to Lake: 

From Rainsville take Alabama Hwy 75 north for 6 miles, then left on County Road 27 for 3/4 mile, then right on County Road 194 to DeKalb County Lake.

Name: 
DeKalb County Public Lake
Waterbody type: 
Reservoir
County: 
DeKalb
State: 
Alabama
Country: 
United States
Surface area: 
120.00
Standard elevation: 
397
Latitude: 
34.5768
Longitude: 
-85.8069