It’s No Secret Why These 9 Lakes Are The Best In Alabama

Alabama is home to more than 100 lakes. Interestingly, many of them are considered some of the best lakes in the nation. Listed below are nine of the best lakes in Alabama. Offering everything from beautiful surrounding scenery to a variety of recreational activities, you'll want to visit them all.

1. Guntersville Lake

Guntersville Lake, which is best known as Lake Guntersville, is located between the cities of Bridgeport and Guntersville. Covering 69,000 acres, it's Alabama's largest lake. From swimming and fishing to boating and skiing, this sprawling lake offers a great variety of recreational activities for all ages.

2. Walter F. George Lake

Walter F. George Lake, which is best known as Lake Eufaula, is located on the Chattahoochee River between the states of Alabama and Georgia. It covers more than 45,000 acres and is nicknamed the "Bass Fishing Capital of the World." People come from all over the world to fish from this beautiful lake.

3. Neely Henry Lake

Neely Henry Lake is located near the city of Gadsden on the Coosa River. It covers more than 11,000 acres and is a popular lake for fishing. Largemouth bass, crappie, and bluegill are just a few of the types of fish you'll find in this North Alabama lake.

4. Lewis Smith Lake

Lewis Smith Lake, which is best known as Smith Lake, is located on the Sipsey Fork of the Black Warrior River. It covers more than 21,000 acres and is one of America's cleanest lakes.

5. Wheeler Lake

Wheeler Lake is located in the northern part of Alabama, between the cities of Rogersville and Huntsville. Covering more than 67,000 acres, it's Alabama's second-largest lake.

6. Lake Martin

Lake Martin is located in Tallapoosa, Coosa, and Elmore counties. Covering approximately 44,000 acres, it's one of America's largest man-made lakes.

7. Weiss Lake

Weiss Lake is located in both Cherokee County, Alabama, and Floyd County, Georgia. Covering more than 30,000 acres, this lake is one of Alabama's best fishing spots. It's also known as the "Crappie Capital of the World."

8. Logan Martin Lake

Logan Martin Lake is located about 30 miles from Birmingham on the Coosa River. It covers approximately 17,000 acres and offers a variety of recreational activities for all ages including fishing, boating, swimming, and skiing. Logan Martin Lake is nicknamed the "Lake of a Thousand Coves."

9. Lake Wedowee

Lake Wedowee, or R. L. Harris Reservoir, is located on the Tallapoosa River in Randolph County, Alabama. It covers nearly 11,000 acres and is considered one of the Southeast's best lakes. Lake Wedowee was also built on one of Alabama's last hydro sites.

Which Alabama lake is your favorite for spending a sunny, warm day? Are there other lakes in Alabama that you enjoy visiting? Let us know in the comment section - we would love to hear from you!

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