About Smith Lake
Located along the Black Warrior River, Lewis Smith Lake is one of Alabama’s clearest lakes. Plunging to depths of nearly 300 feet, this lake offers fantastic swimming, fishing, and boat almost year round. For this reason is it a popular vacation spot people living all over the south.
"Fed by rivers and streams from nearby Bankhead National Forest, Smith Lake—a quick jaunt from Birmingham, Huntsville, and Nashville—is one of the cleanest lakes in the country."
Helpful Information
Boat Rentals
Smith Lake is a fantastic boating lake. Don't have a boat of your own? No worries! Smith Lake has several different boat rental options. A few of our favorites are:
Food and Drink
While not always easy to find, there are several great food options peppered all around the Smith Lake area. Below are a few places the check out: