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Wheeler Lake

Alabama

99Listings$20K-$3.6M$42.7MTotal Value
Wheeler Lake, Alabama

The Wheeler Lake real estate market is a top twenty marketplace for lake property in Alabama.

Normally there are around 50 lake homes for sale at Wheeler Lake, and around 50 listings for lots and land.

Wheeler Lake is one of Alabama's largest lakes and has 1 mile of shoreline. The closest major airport, Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, is 97 miles away.

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About Wheeler Lake

Located in Limestone County, Alabama

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.

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 for 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.

Hospitals and Transportation

Decatur Morgan Hospital- is located about 25 minutes from the area and provides 24-hour service. The nearest major airport is Huntsville International Airport, located about 30 minutes from the area.

A Place to Call Home

If you enjoy being surrounded by the tranquil atmosphere of nature and soaking in breathtaking vistas, this is the spot for you. Whether you are looking for a family home, a full-time retirement home, or a vacation home in a unique community and peaceful waters, Wheeler Lake is a great choice for you! Escape to Alabama's wild side and take advantage of all that Wheeler Lake has to offer.

Lake Overview

  • 1mi. of Shoreline
  • 16ft. Avg. Depth
  • 57ft. Deepest 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

Information

  • Counties: Limestone County
  • 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.

Restrictions

-- 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)

Amenities

Marinas
(256) 350-1449
800 Island Way # A
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 383-7859
700 Tennessee River Dr
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 247-5461
4401 McLean Dr
Rogersville, AL 35652
(256) 729-1322
(6049 Bay Village Dr
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 757-2153
1000 Country Club Dr
Killen, AL 35645
Golf Courses
(256) 247-7890
2831 Co Rd 156
Anderson, AL 35610
(256) 232-2412
23015 Founders Cir
Athens, AL 35613
Joe Wheeler
(256) 247-9308
4220 McLean Dr
Rogersville, AL 35652
(256) 341-4925
2600 Point Mallard Rd SE
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 446-5111
990 Sunbelt Pkwy
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 637-8735
985 County Rd 595
Courtland, AL 35618
Campgrounds
(256) 280-4390
44 Co Rd 443
Hillsboro, AL 35643
Joe Wheeler State Park Cabins
(256) 685-3306
4401 McLean Dr
Rogersville, AL 35652
(256) 740-8817
200 James M Spain Dr
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 341-4826
2600C Point Mallard Dr SE
Decatur, AL 35601

Nearby

Hospitals
(256) 341-2000
1201 7th St SE
Decatur, AL 35601
Airports
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
5900 Messer Airport Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35212
97 miles away
Huntsville International Airport
1000 Glenn Hearn Blvd SW, Huntsville, AL 35824
20 miles away