$10/night

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

Directions: 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.

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 – April 28: DeKalb County Lake is open 7 days a week;
April 28 – November 30: DeKalb County Lake is open 6 days a week and closed Wednesdays.
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: 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: Facilities: Campground ($10/night) with hookups (no showers), 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, trolling motors and batteries 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.