Weiss Lake

Cherokee County, Alabama

Located in northeast Alabama on the Alabama-Georgia border, Weiss Lake is 52 miles long and covers more than 30,000 acres, offering close to 450 miles of shoreline in Cherokee County, Alabama, and Floyd County, Georgia.

Weiss Lake was created in 1961 and named after F.C. Weiss, Alabama Power's chief engineer. The lake was formed from the waters of the Coosa, Chattooga, and Little Rivers.

Weiss Lake has many unique features, including shallow flats, large coves, underwater drops, and channels deeper than 60 feet.

Birmingham, Huntsville, and Gadsden are under two hours away, giving residents multiple options for city adventures. The Northeast Alabama Regional Airport is under 50 miles away, and the Cherokee Medical Center is less than 10 miles away.

On and Around the Water

Known as the "Crappie Capital of the World," Weiss Lake is particularly busy between February and May, the best time for crappie fishing. But Weiss is less known for its abundance of large-mouth and striped bass.

The lake is also popular for boating, sailing, swimming, whitewater rafting, waterskiing, and jet skiing. There is public access to the lake and several private marinas.

Cherokee County also offers whitewater rafting, rock climbing at the famous Cherokee Rock Village, sandstone cliffs, picnic areas, and an 11-mile scenic drive at the nearby Little River Canyon National Preserve.

Explore Birmingham

Birmingham offers a variety of attractions, including the Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham Museum of Art, McWane Science Center, Top Golf, Birmingham Botanical Garden, and Red Mountain Park.

If spending the afternoon shopping appeals to you, shopping centers like the Summit, the Galleria, and the Brookwood Mall are all within a reasonable distance.

If you are into nightlife, you will find a great selection of bars and entertainment venues. Iron City Birmingham, The Tin Roof, and Avondale Brewing Company host a multitude of events.

Explore 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, Weiss Lake is an excellent choice.