Alabama has some of the most gorgeous lakes in the country. Jet skiing, water skiing, boating, and fishing are just a few of the fun activities you can enjoy on our wonderful lakes. With summer quickly approaching, here are the 10 best lakes in Alabama you should definitely visit.
1. Lake Lurleen
Lake Lurleen is located close to Tuscaloosa and is part of the Lake Lurleen State Park, which was named after Lurleen Wallace - Alabama's only female governor.
2. Lee County Lake
Lee County Lake is located about 6 miles southeast of Opelika.
3. Bankhead Lake
Bankhead Lake, a reservoir along the Black Warrior River, begins in Walker County and eventually empties into Holt Lake.
4. Wilson Lake
Wilson Lake is on the Tennessee River and is surrounded by Lauderdale and Colbert Counties.
5. Lake Logan Martin
Lake Logan Martin is located on the Coosa River and is about 30 miles east of Birmingham.
6. Weiss Lake
Weiss Lake, which consists of 30,200 acres, is located in Northeastern Alabama and is owned and operated by the Alabama Power Company.
7. Lake Guntersville
Lake Guntersville is located on the Tennessee River in Marshall County.
8. Wheeler Lake
In Northern Alabama, Wheeler Lake is the second-largest lake on the Tennessee River, with Lake Guntersville being the largest.
9. Lewis Smith Lake
Lewis Smith Lake (or Smith Lake) is located about 20 miles northwest of Birmingham - in Cullman, Walker, and Winston Counties.
10. Lake Martin
Lake Martin is a man-made reservoir located on the Tallapoosa River in Tallapoosa, Elmore, and Coosa counties.
Which lake(s) will you be spending time on this summer? Please share in the comments below.
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