The Latest on Lake Martin

What’s happening, the latest news and information from around the lake!

Boating Basics and License Courses available at Lake Martin this Fall MONTGOMERY — On Friday, Oct. 6, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s …

Subscribe to the LMB Newsletter Volunteers Needed for the 2023 Annual Renew Our Rivers Event This November 3rd and 4th is the …

Per ALEA’s press release; Troopers with ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division did not investigate any marine-related fatalities for the state of Alabama. However, …

We Adopted An Island

We Adopted an Island! Lake Martin is a treasured destination for many residents and visitors alike. With over 44,000 acres of crystal …

BOATERS USE CAUTION – POWER LINES HANGING ABOVE THE LAKE ELMORE COUNTY, AL – Boaters are being asked to avoid parts of …

Whats the big deal about driving with docking lights on?  It’s all about night vision.  Boaters should be aware that docking lights …

Lake Martin Pirate Day

Lake Martin Pirate Day is the start of a new tradition. Shellee Smith, who’s hoping to extend the boating season a few …

Melanie Shelton has been collecting Halloween and Christmas decorations since she was a teenager.  In her 60’s now, Melanie has the largest …

ELMORE COUNTY – A crash involving a Stratos bass boat, and a personal watercraft occurred at approximately 2:45 a.m. Saturday, July 30, …

The Russell Marine 4th of July boat parade is my FAVORITE event on Lake Martin every year!  The bomber plane overhead and …

A list of 100 things for you to do on your trip to Lake Martin!  1.    Hike Smith Mountain Fire Tower  2.    …

Dare Power Park is a 30 acre park managed by Alabama Power.  It is located at 4633 Young’s Ferry Rd, Jacksons’ Gap, …

We all know that feeling when we step onto a dock, forgetting our flip flops and you have to hustle to prevent …

As we approach Memorial day weekend,  Marine Patrol are stressing boating safety and boating courtesy this holiday weekend.  Courtesy not only to …

Restaurants around the lake have always been in high demand.  After a day on the water, a mouth watering meal makes for …

Can you rent out your personal boat? We asked the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and here's the answer...

ELMORE COUNTY— Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division are investigating a man overboard incident which occurred at …

Follow us on a walk around of the all new Sea Doo Pontoon, The Switch, the first pontoon with brakes.

The Lake Martin Power Boat Club will hold it’s second annual Poker run to benefit The Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch.  The Poker …

Throw Away Days

The following Throw Away Days for Lake Martin are provided by the Tallapoosa County Commission.

Image Credit:  Alabama Law Enforcement Agency The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency released the following Press Release on April 3rd, 2022 regarding a …

Make plans to attend a community clean up Saturday Aprili 16th.

Several new bills were introduced recently in Alabama that pertain to boating. Here’s HB489: Bill Title: Watercraft, operation of boating under the …

Image by Corey Peterson “Where are the goats?”… that’s been asked many times so here’s a summary of what happened at Lake …

I just had the best sandwich I think I’ve ever tasted! Depending on where you are on the lake, this quaint bakery, …