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Dekalb, Texas is a small community in northeast Texas, surrounded by freshwater lakes and rivers that offer a variety of fishing opportunities throughout the year. Anglers in the area target popular species such as bass, crappie, catfish, and sunfish in local waters.
Weekly Catches
No verified catches in the last 7 or 15 days; the catches below cover the last 21 days.
Crappie
Recent reports from the region indicate that crappie fishing has been productive, especially around brush piles and timber in 10-25 feet of water. Anglers have found success using live minnows and jigs, with the best action coming from main lake brush and river channels. As water temperatures cool, expect crappie to transition toward creek channels and deeper structure.
- Best depths: 10-25 feet over brush or structure
- Effective baits: live minnows, jigs
- Hotspots: main lake brush piles, river channels
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth bass have been active in shallow water, particularly in shoreline grass and around brush in 3-12 feet. Early morning and late evening have produced the best bites on topwater frogs, while flukes, chatterbaits, crankbaits, and jigs have worked well during the day. Some reports mention fish up to 7.7 pounds caught recently.
- Best depths: 3-12 feet, especially early and late
- Effective baits: topwater frogs, flukes, chatterbaits, crankbaits, jigs
- Hotspots: shoreline grass, brush piles
Catfish
Catfish action has been steady, with cut bait and punch bait producing good catches on main lake flats and drains in 10-30 feet of water. Jug lines baited with shad or perch have also been effective. Eater-sized and larger catfish are being caught consistently, especially in the morning and evening hours.
- Best depths: 10-30 feet on flats and drains
- Effective baits: cut shad, punch bait, perch
- Hotspots: main lake flats, baited holes
White Bass
White bass have been reported as slow to fair, with some schooling activity in open water and around lights at night. Crappie jigs and crankbaits have produced occasional catches, and trolling in 12-18 feet of water has been recommended when surface activity is observed.
- Best times: early morning, late evening, night under lights
- Effective baits: crappie jigs, crankbaits, small swimbaits
- Hotspots: open water, near lights, long points
Hybrid Striped Bass
There have been reports of hybrid striped bass caught in 25-45 feet of water on live bait. The bite is described as fair, with patience required to locate active schools. Trolling with downriggers and umbrella rigs has also produced some fish, though many are undersized.
- Best depths: 25-45 feet
- Effective baits: live shad, trolling rigs
- Hotspots: main lake points, deep water structure
Weather & Marine Conditions
Water temperatures in the region have ranged from 74 to 89 degrees over the past three weeks, with most lakes slightly below pool level. Water clarity is generally stained to normal, and recent weather has included some cooling trends, signaling a transition toward fall fishing patterns. Rain is still needed in some areas to improve water levels and clarity.
Tides & Solunar Activity
While Dekalb is not directly influenced by tidal activity, solunar tables suggest that the best fishing times have been during early morning and late evening periods, coinciding with increased fish activity as temperatures cool and daylight shortens.
Fishing Conditions & Tips
With the onset of fall, anglers are encouraged to focus on power-fishing techniques such as square-bill crankbaits, jerkbaits, and topwaters for bass. For crappie, targeting deep brush piles and flooded timber with light line and small jigs remains effective. Catfish anglers should continue to use cut bait and punch bait on baited holes, especially after chumming. As water temperatures drop, expect fish to move shallower and become more aggressive.
Regulations & Notices
Anglers are reminded to observe all Texas Parks and Wildlife regulations, including daily bag and size limits for each species. Boaters should be aware of zebra mussel prevention requirements, which mandate draining water from boats and receptacles when leaving or approaching public fresh waters. Stay updated on any local advisories or changes in access due to water levels or maintenance.
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