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Alabama
The Wheeler Lake real estate market is a top ten marketplace for lake property in Alabama.
The average list price for Wheeler Lake homes for sale is $321,000. Normally there are about 60 lake homes for sale at Wheeler Lake, and 40 listings for lots and land.
Wheeler Lake is one of Alabama's largest lakes, and has 1 miles of shoreline. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, the closest major airport, is only 97 miles away.
- 1Mi. of Shoreline
- 16Avg. Depth
- 57Deepest Depth
- Shoreline Borders State Park (Some)
National Park (Some) - Dam Name Wheeler Dam
- Year Built 1933
- Managed By Tennessee Valley Authority
- Water Drops 5 ft
- Ownership Public
- Acreage 67,100
- Public Boat Ramps 10
- Water Level Seasonal Full Pool
- Schedule April-September
44 Co Rd 443
Hillsboro, AL 35643
4401 McLean Dr
Rogersville, AL 35652
200 James M Spain Dr
Florence, AL 35630
2600C Point Mallard Dr SE
Decatur, AL 35601
- Fish: Blue Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass
- Condos available (Yes)
- Notable events: Alabama Bass Nation State Championship tournament
- Sailing clubs (Yes)
- Known for: Alabama’s second largest lake
- History: The lake and dam are named for Civil War General Joseph "Joe" Wheeler.
- Permit is not required to use the lake.
- Jet skis are allowed.
- Motorized boats are allowed.
- Houseboats are allowed with restrictions. -- Must be navigable
- Boating restrictions (Yes). -- Operating a vessel or personal watercraft under the age of 12. Must be 14 years old and have a vessel license to operate a vessel or personal watercraft alone. (See https://www.alea.gov/dps/marine-patrol/boating-rules-and-regulations)
- Dock restrictions (Yes). -- Must obtain permit to construct or enhance (See https://www.tva.gov/Environment/Shoreline-Construction/TVA-Act-26a-Standards-and-Regulations)
1201 7th St SE
Decatur, AL 35601
97 miles away
20 miles away
Convenient to Huntsville
Wheeler Lake is located in north-central Alabama between Florence and Decatur. Huntsville is around an hour away, the perfect location to visit a big city.
Wheeler Lake is the state's second-largest reservoir stretching 60 miles and covering 68,300 acres.
It is not far from Decatur Morgan Hospital and is just 40 minutes from the Huntsville International Airport. There are countless grocery stores in Decatur and plenty of delicious dining options.
Fishing & Outdoors
Wheeler Lake is one of the most popular spots in Alabama, with anglers in particular drawn to the lake for its superb fishing opportunities for largemouth bass, as well as bluegill, catfish, crappie, sunfish, and sauger. The lake once held the world record blue catfish, weighing 111 pounds.
Other recreational activities on the lake include swimming, boating, and skiing.
Outside the lake, there are numerous parks, golf courses as well as the Wheeler National Refuge.
The refuge offers opportunities for hunting and wildlife viewing. The spot has eight sites on the North Alabama Birding Trail and is famous for its immense population of sandhill cranes that appear in the winter.
Get to Know Huntsville
Known for the presence of NASA, the bustling city of Huntsville has many different points of interest for anyone interested in space travel or rocketry.
Perhaps one of the most popular attractions is the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, where guests can witness live shows, study space memorabilia, including real space rocks, and even explore the cosmos with an expansive observatory.
Visitors of age can enjoy seeking out the secret speakeasy located within the halls of the Straight To Ale Brewery, one of the numerous breweries that have appeared in Huntsville over the years.
A Place to Call Home
Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a waterfront property, Wheeler Lake is an excellent choice.
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