Desoto State Park Lake
Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill and 4 more species
DeSoto State Park Lake in Alabama is a great fishing spot with a variety of fish species. Anglers can expect to catch largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, crappie, and catfish. The lake is surrounded by beautiful scenery and offers many other activities such as hiking, camping, and picnicking. For fishing tips, try using plastic worms, crankbaits or spinnerbaits for bass, and live bait for bluegill and catfish. The best time to visit DeSoto State Park Lake is during the spring and fall when the temperatures are mild, with average temperatures ranging from 60-75°F. Get driving directions.
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Fish Species
Black Crappie
Crappies are members of the sunfish and the black bass family.
Blue Catfish
This is the largest catfish of the family Ictaluridae, reported to grow to 120 lb. (54 kg).
Bluegill
Today the bluegill is one of the most popular panfish species in North America.
Green Sunfish
The green sunfish is a panfish with white, flaky flesh.
Kelp Bass
The kelp bass, a member of a large group of seabasses, which inhabit the eastern Pacific, is a robust fish ...
Largemouth Bass
The largemouth bass is the most popular freshwater game fish.
Redear Sunfish
Like the bluegill and other sunfishes, the redear sunfish is and excellent panfish with white, flaky meat.
Area Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge | Discharge |
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Big Wills Creek At State Hwy 35 Nr Fort Payne | 99 cfs / 5.12 ft |
Elk River Near Pelham | 296 cfs / 5.21 ft |
Duck River Below Manchester | 434 cfs / 1.63 ft |
Collins River Near Mcminnville | 3,270 cfs / 6.68 ft |
Chattooga River At Summerville | 909 cfs / 5.48 ft |
Bradley Creek Nr Prairie Plains | 152 cfs / 3.32 ft |
South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga | 1,690 cfs / 8.43 ft |