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Lay Lake

Alabama

160Listings$5K-$1.6M$40.7MTotal Value
Lay Lake, Alabama

Lay Lake real estate is considered a top ten market for lake homes and lake lots in Alabama.

There are typically around 60 lake homes for sale on Lay Lake at any given time. The lake will usually have around 100 or so lake lots and land for sale.

This lake is one of Alabama's largest lakes and has a shoreline of 289 miles.

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About Lay Lake

Located in Chilton, Talladega, Shelby, Coosa, and St. Clair Counties, Alabama

One of Alabama's most beloved recreation spots is the 12,000-acre Lay Lake. A 12,000-acre reservoir called Lay Lake is situated in east-central Alabama, 35 minutes south of Birmingham via I-65 and 15 miles south of Columbiana. Lay Lake borders the counties of Chilton, Talladega, Shelby, Coosa, and St. Clair. This reservoir is mostly used for hydroelectric power generation and recreational purposes. Boating and fishing tournaments are common in Lay Lake. Bank and boat access to the lake is available at seven public access points.

A Man-Made Powerhouse

Built by Alabama Power in 1912, Lay Lake extends along 289 miles of shoreline in Chilton County and reaches a maximum depth of 88 feet. On average, the lake's nearly 86 billion-gallon water volume has a depth of 22 feet. Lay Dam, which is responsible for creating Lay Lake, was built to produce hydroelectric power. Its powerhouse contains six generators, and each produces nearly 30,000 kilowatts of electricity for the areas surrounding this reservoir.

Clear Waters, Plenty of Fish, and Water Sports Welcome

Known for its deep and cool water, boaters flock to Lay Lake to participate in the most popular water sports including skiing, swimming, tubing, jet skiing, and fishing. The lake is home to numerous varieties of fish, including crappie, bass, and catfish. It also hosts some of the nation's top fishing tournaments each year, including the Bassmaster Classic in 2010.

State Parks and Recreation Sites

Two of the state's most visited national forests are right around the corner. Thirty-eight miles from Lay Lake is Oak Mountain State Park, the largest state park in Alabama. Patrons can partake in mountain biking, horseback riding, golfing, camping, hiking, and more. The 400,000-acre Talladega National Forest is located 45 miles northeast of the lake. Here, visitors can experience nature by hiking through the forest, which is home to more than 800 species of wild animals. Rock climbing and grappling are also popular in this area. Of course, if lake lovers need a break from the outdoors, they can also venture up the road to Talladega Speedway to watch some of the best NASCAR racing around.

Hospitals and Transportation

There are multiple 24-hour hospitals, but Shelby Baptist Medical Center- is located about 40 minutes from the center of the lake and provides 24-hour service. The nearest major airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, located about an hour from the center of the lake.

Experience Lay Lake - AL

If you enjoy being surrounded by the tranquil atmosphere of nature and soaking in breathtaking vistas, this is the spot for you. With so much to do, Lay Lake has blossomed into an ever-expanding waterfront town with miles of natural shoreline. Escape to Alabama's wild side and take advantage of all that Lay Lake has to offer.

Lake Overview

  • 289mi. of Shoreline
  • 22ft. Avg. Depth
  • 88ft. Deepest Depth
  • Dam Name
    Lay Dam
  • Year Built
    1914
  • Managed By Alabama Power Company
  • Ownership
    Public
  • Acreage
    12,000
  • Public Boat Ramps
    7
  • Water Level
    Full Pool Year Round

Information

  • Counties: Chilton County, Coosa County, Saint Clair County, Shelby County, Talladega County
  • Fish: Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, White Crappie
  • Condos available (No)
  • Notable events: Fishing tournaments (Bass Masters)
  • Sailing clubs (Yes)
  • Known for: Spotted bass and largemouth bass fishing

Restrictions

Amenities

Marinas
Beeswax Boat Ramp
Beeswax Park Rd
Columbiana, AL 35051
Cedar Creek Marina
(256) 245-5831
1551 Cedar Creek Rd
Sylacauga, AL 35151
Bozos Fish Camp
(205) 669-9412
525 Co Rd 402
Shelby , AL 35143
(205) 669-6628
150 Lake Shore Dr
Shelby, AL 35143
(205) 669-1515
231 Paradise Point Dr
Columbiana, AL 35051
Golf Courses
(205) 670-0031
315 Hwy 47
Columbiana, AL 35051
Campgrounds
Hawks Cove RV Park
(205) 670-5308
120 Hawk's Cove
Shelby, AL 35143

Nearby

Hospitals
(205) 688-4357
25420 US-31 N
Jemison, AL 35085
Airports
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
5900 Messer Airport Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35212
64 miles away
Chilton County Airport Authority
702 Airport Rd, Clanton, AL 35045
13 miles away