Lake Martin Magazine

Just south of the Highway 49 Bridge in the Blue Creek area of Lake Martin is “Niffer’s Place at the Lake” – a lake hotspot that has become famous over the years for, among other things, its corn nuggets and “Burger Night.”

A carved board nailed up on the northwest side of the island identifies this minor landmark on Lake Martin. It says simply, “Uncle Bob Island.” No explanation. Not even a possessive “apostrophe s” on the end of Bob, as most English students would expect. And that leads to the obvious questions: “Is there an Uncle Bob?”, “If so, Bob who?” and “Is it really Bob’s island?”

Brothers Nick and Richard Davis have worked together to create several new businesses on Lake Martin.

After 22 years in business, Blue Creek Marina is a familiar business on Lake Martin. But a trip to the marina, located on Highway 49, just a few miles from StillWaters in Dadeville, may surprise visitors this year.

If you’re driving down Highway 229 towards the Red Hill community you’ll ride past a small cottage with odd-looking shutters and an asymmetrical roof. This is the home of the Dirt Road Gourmet. No, it’s not a restaurant or a catering business. It’s a manufacturer of frozen food, specifically casseroles, that is owned by Jackie and Rebuen Thornton.

While many experiences on Lake Martin are individual or family oriented in nature, there are a few boating clubs that offer group adventures and fellowship on the 40,000-acre reservoir.

Governor’s Island got its name just the way you’d think … it was where Alabama Gov. Gordon Persons had a lake cabin in the early 1950s.

A day on Lake Martin is not complete without a trip to Lake Martin, Sinclair’s or the hair salon. Well, that’s the thinking of two sylists who recently opened up salons on opposite ends of the reservoir. Clients of either stylist can arrive by land or by water.

Comedy nights. Karoake. Live music.

There’s more to Lake Martin Oyster Bar than just seafood and steaks. The restaurant, which is located at the intersection of County Road 34 and County Road 49 in Dadeville, offers live entertainment Thursday through Saturday.

At the geographic center of the lake is a marina so friendly that it literally seems like you have walked into your own home – if it were not for the merchandise and supplies on display.