Lake Martin, AL

AKA: Martin Reservoir

Lake Overview
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Boat Launch Ramps
Boat Rentals
Marinas
Campgrounds & RV Parks
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Lake Martin, AL

About Lake Martin

The tranquil setting of Martin Reservoir awaits your visit for a day on the water. The most popular boating lake in Alabama, Lake Martin is an outdoor paradise with 40,000 surface acres. Located directly south of Alexander City in Central Alabama on the Talapoosa River, there is both public and private access for boat launching and marina facilities. Over 750 miles of shoreline with bluffs and tree-lined banks provide untold amounts places for shoreline activities. The lake is used for watersport activities and boat traffic may include pleasure boats, canoes, sailboats, kayaks, pontoons and a wide variety of smaller boats. Area campgrounds provide close-by access for bank-related activities.

Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Boat Rentals

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Alex City Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off Stowe Ferry Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Elkahatchee Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off Colley Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Highway 34 Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Ramp Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Lake Martin Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest arm of the lake, north side, at the north end of the Our Children's Highway Bridge, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

New Hope Baptist Church Public Boat Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off New Hope Church Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Wind Creek State Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off Marina Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Marinas

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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Wind Creek State Park Campground - 256 329-0845

Lake Hill RV Park Campground - 256 329-3300

Fish Species Present

The lake supports populations of largemouth bass, spotted bass, shoal bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, white bass, yellow bass and striped bass at Lake Martin in Alabama.