First off I'm new on here...and I want to try and take the kids to lake lavon b4 they go back to school to catch some decent size catfish from the bank....any help on were to get shad and what park I could take them to would be gladly appreciated...thank all u fellow fishers out there whilling to help

First, welcome to TFF!! Glad to have you. I have no knowledge of Lavon so I am unable to help. I know I have seen some good cats and crappie caught below the bridge under 380. I am just not sure where to catch shad.

Hey Mann thanks for the help ...every lilbit of info counts

There's alot of factors that come into play with Lavon. With the recent rains things may have changed a little since the lake came up a little bit. I'm not an avid catfishing guy, but I have done it with some family that lives right on Lavon. I havne't done very well out there yet. The best that I've done was a 2 pounder and that was last summer when the lake was only a little low. Cut shad do seem to work the best, you can also try live worms. Open the doors to catch a few other types of fish too. I've heard really good things about Clear Lake Park, but I know you have to pay to fish there. Colin Park may be another option. If you are wanting to stay out of the parks, You can try the bridge on 380 or the eastern bridge on FM 3286 (lucas rd).
I can tell you that you will need to get some longer casts out there. With the water level being low they aren't going to be sitting in 3ft of water right now. If you can find a creek channel, you would have better luck.