DeKalb County Public Fishing Lake - Sylvania, Alabama |
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| Price: $12 or less | ` | |
| Address: 720 CR 194 | Coordinates: 34.576721, -85.806808 | |
| Site Type: County Park | Status: Official | |
| Open Dates: Year Round | Max Stay Length: Unknown | |
| Road Type: Unknown | Miles to Paved Road: Unknown | |
| Number of Sites: Unknown | Max RV Length : Unknown | |
| Contact Email: | Contact Phone: (256) 657-1300 | |
| Website: www.outdooralabama.com/Fishing/freshwater/where/lakes/dekalb/ | ||
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Thu High 86° F Low 64° F |
Fri High 93° F Low 61° F |
$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.
| Amenities: - Drinking Water - Electric - Sewer Hookup - Restrooms - Picnic Tables - Boat Launch - Near Water |
Activities: - Fishing - Boating |
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Hey Guys, We love DeKalb County Lake and campground! We are planning on coming up April 17th or 18th,2011 for a couple of weeks, can’t wait!!