DeKalb County Lake (Site #46, Northeast Loop) is a popular fishing spot that also serves as an excellent introduction to northern Alabama’s bird life. Check the open waters of the lake for wintering waterfowl or a family of resident Canada Geese with their downy young. Wooded areas and the larger trees around the lake may produce a variety of warblers and vireos during migration. Keep checking overhead for Ospreys or Bald Eagles, and perhaps a vagrant gull or tern may put in an appearance.

Directions: From the intersection of US Highway 72 and AL Highway 279 in southern Scottsboro, travel east on Highway 72 1.7 miles to Highway 35. Turn right onto AL Highway 35 and drive south for 3.3 miles to AL Highway 40. Turn left onto Highway 40 and head northeast for 10.6 miles to CR 162. Turn right onto CR 162 and drive 3.9 miles to CR 194. Turn right onto CR 194 and drive 0.2 miles to the public lake on the left.

GPS: N 34.5764, W 85.8060

Fee: Free

Amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Handicap Access, Canoeing, Driving Trail, Fishing, Picnic Area, Boat Access, Hiking, Biking

Contact Info:
ADCNR: DeKalb County Public Lake
720 Co. Rd. 194
Sylvania, AL 35988
(256) 657-3000

https://www.outdooralabama.com/alabama-public-fishing-lakes-pfls/dekalb-county-pfl