The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Logan Martin Lake
Talladega County, Alabama · 15,300 acres (23.8 sq mi)
59°F water, calm this morning.
About Logan Martin Lake
Logan Martin Lake is a reservoir in Talladega County, Alabama, covering 15,300 acres. Logan Martin Dam holds it back on the Coosa River. Logan Martin Lake is nicknamed the "Lake of a Thousand Coves.".
It stretches about 19 miles end to end with roughly 166 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 460 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 69 ft. Riverside sits right on the water.
- Size
- 15,300 acres (23.8 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 69 ft
- Shoreline
- About 166 miles
- End to end
- About 19 miles
- Elevation
- About 460 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Logan Martin Dam, Coosa River
- County
- Talladega County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Logan Martin Lake
Logan Martin Lake holds largemouth bass, spotted bass, striped bass, white bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. At 59°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodSpotted bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodStriped bass
Comfortable range. Watch for birds and surface feeding.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:14 am · sunset 4:42 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Logan Martin Lake
- Riversideon the shore
- Lincolnabout 2.2 mi northeast
- Pell Cityabout 2.8 mi west
- Raglandabout 3.4 mi north
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Questions about Logan Martin Lake
What fish are in Logan Martin Lake?
Logan Martin Lake holds largemouth bass, spotted bass, striped bass, white bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Logan Martin Lake?
About 69 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Logan Martin Lake?
15,300 acres, with about 166 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Logan Martin Lake?
Riverside is on the shore; Lincoln is about 2.2 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Logan Martin Lake today?
The surface was about 59°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Logan Martin Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
