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Smith Lake, Alabama

About the Area

Smith  Lake (or Lewis Smith Lake), located within a short drive from either  Birmingham or Huntsville, is one of the most unique bodies of water in  all of Alabama. Situatednear the Bankhead National Forest, Smith Lake  offers 500 miles of shoreline. Tucked away in the Alabama woods near  the cities of Cullman and Jasper, Smith Lake has been a popular retreat  for years.

This man-made lake sits at  the Sipsey Fork of the Black Warrior River and covers a surface area of  21,000 acres within the counties of Cullman, Walker, and Winston.  Finished in 1961, Smith Lake was named after Lewis Martin Smith, a  former president of the Alabama Power Company. Known for the clarity  and cleanliness of its waters, Smith Lake is ranked by many as one of  the top three cleanest lakes in the United States. This particular body  of water also presents some extremely deep areas as well, reaching over  200 feet in depth in some locations.

If  you are looking for a great fishing spot, Smith Lake offers just that.  While the deep waters may be intimidating, Smith Lake is recognized for  producing some of the largest bass in the state. It holds the record  for the largest spotted bass ever caught within Alabama. Whether it is  fishing, boating, swimming, or any other water-related activity, Smith  Lake offers visitors a number of exciting pastimes.

Nature  seekers will also feel at home while at Smith Lake with many outdoor  activities available through the nearby Bankhead National Forest.  Spanning some 180,000 acres, the Bankhead National Forest is Alabama's  largest national forest and is home to a tulip poplar with a 21-foot  circumference, making it Alabama's largest tree.

The  diverse topography of Smith Lake provides unique lakefront  opportunities that simply cannot be found anywhere else in Alabama.  With such spectacular waterfront property available, Smith Lake  continues to grow in popularity for vacation rentals, permanent homes,  and other real estate development. As visitors continue to be charmed  by its varied landscape and crystalclear water, Smith Lake will no  doubt remain one of the more popular lake destinations within the state

Communities

• Cordova
• Cullman
• Dore
• Haleyville
• Hanceville
• Jasper
• Parrish
• Sumiton

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