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Lake Information for DeKalb County Public Lake


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Description: 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fish: 
Largemouth Bass
Fish: 
Channel Catfish
Fish: 
Sunfish
Fish: 
Crappie
Optional Information
Surface area: 
120.00
Name: 
DeKalb County Public Lake
Lake type: 
reservoir
State: 
Alabama

Businesses Located Nearby

Bait & Tackle

    Hawg's Holler
  • 187 Main St W - Rainsville, AL
  • (256) 638-3089
    Buster's Bait & Tackle
  • 2902 Governors Dr Sw - Huntsville, AL
  • (256) 536-1564
    Jack's Bait & Tackle Shop
  • 4228 Bonny Oaks Dr - Chattanooga, TN
  • (423) 698-8339

Boat Rental

    Boats & Motors of Dalton Incorporated
  • 301 E Morris St - Dalton, GA
  • (706) 226-4844
    Boat Bath Boat Sales
  • 5385 Lynchburg Rd - Winchester, TN
  • (931) 962-9022

Vacation Rental

Bar and Restaurant

    Big Jim's Bama Q
  • 10339 Al-117 - Hammondville, AL
  • (256) 635-6160
    Merrills Bar-B-Q
  • 2525 Forrest Ave - Gadsden, AL
  • (256) 543-7457
    Ray's Bar-B-Q
  • Hwy 77 - Attalla, AL
  • (256) 538-7343

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