Dekalb Lake Fishing Spot
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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.
Dekalb Lake Description
DeKalb County Lake is 120-acre located on Sand Mountain 1 mile north of Sylvania, Alabama. 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. DeKalb County Lake is open Sunrise to Sunset, though night fishing may be available at the fishing pier (call the lake manager) February 1 - May 30: DeKalb County Lake is open 7 days a week; June 1 - November 30: DeKalb County Lake is closed Monday, except holidays. December 1 – February 1: the lake is closed on Monday and Tuesday. 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 is limited to daylight hours, or as specified by the lake manager. Swimming and wading are not allowed. Fish taken from the lake must be carried to the lake manager, who will count and weigh them. No method other than hook and line with natural or artificial bait maybe used to take fish from a State Lake. Taking, or attempting to take, fish by any other means is not allowed, including but not limited to: snagging, snatching, trot lines, set hooks, limb lines, jug fishing, spear, or bow and arrow. Anyone launching a boat at a State Lake must have a valid launch permit and fishing permit.