We Adopted an Island! Lake Martin is a treasured destination for many residents and visitors alike. With over 44,000 acres of crystal clear water and 750 miles of shoreline, Lake Martin is a recreational playground for boating, fishing, swimming, and all things water- related. However, with the immense popularity of the lake, comes the challenge …
Whats the big deal about driving with docking lights on? It’s all about night vision. Boaters should be aware that docking lights are not head lights and should only be used when you are approaching a dock. On the open water, these lights harm the night vision of other boaters and interferes with their night …
Lake Martin Pirate Day is the start of a new tradition. Shellee Smith, who’s hoping to extend the boating season a few more weeks posted on the Lake Martin Boaters Facebook group her idea… “For National Pirate day, We pirates will be enjoying this extended water levels! If you see our Pirate Flag, wave us …
Melanie Shelton has been collecting Halloween and Christmas decorations since she was a teenager. In her 60’s now, Melanie has the largest Halloween display on Lake Martin. Her cabin is located just south of Goat Island and has been her full time home since 2010, but the cabin has been in her family since the …
ELMORE COUNTY – A crash involving a Stratos bass boat, and a personal watercraft occurred at approximately 2:45 a.m. Saturday, July 30, has resulted in injuries of the individuals involved. The operator and the passenger on the personal watercraft both sustained injuries and were transported to the Russell Medical Center in Alexander City. The operator …
Lake Martin Boat/ PWC Collision Causes Multiple Injuries Read More »
The Russell Marine 4th of July boat parade is my FAVORITE event on Lake Martin every year! The bomber plane overhead and more boats than you can count head to Kowaliga before 10 am to get a glimpse of all the decorated boats. The historic bomber overhead! This year following the Veterans was “3 …
A list of 100 things for you to do on your trip to Lake Martin! 1. Hike Smith Mountain Fire Tower 2. Sleep outside in a tent 3. Try all the Bushwackers around the lake 4. Read a book in a hammock 5. Watch fireworks 6. Go for a boat ride 7. Enjoy time with your friends …
Dare Power Park is a 30 acre park managed by Alabama Power. It is located at 4633 Young’s Ferry Rd, Jacksons’ Gap, AL 36861 The park has a year-round boat ramp, picnic areas, pavilions, fishing piers, a huge playground that was added in 2020, a sandy beach for swimming, public bathrooms, an amphitheater and charcoal …
As we approach Memorial day weekend, Marine Patrol are stressing boating safety and boating courtesy this holiday weekend. Courtesy not only to other boats but property owners. Trooper Johnathan Walker stressed anyone towing a passenger should stay out of the small sloughs and other vessels should stay away from any vessels towing passengers. A major …
Boating Safety Reminders from Lake Martin Marine Patrol Read More »
The following Throw Away Days for Lake Martin are provided by the Tallapoosa County Commission.
