Recreation

When the days are warm the lake or river is the place to be. Whatever your pleasure -- fishing, boating, skiing, picnicking, sailing, swimming or just watching the water lap against the shore — you'll find everything you need. From public boat ramps, to picnic tables, to plentiful fishing, to public bathrooms, Alabama Power has made its entire lake and river system easily accessible and ready for fun.

In addition to all the fun, the natural, gracefully landscaped surrounding areas provide a place where people want to come. And this need has given birth to a whole host of local industries that thrive along Alabama's waterways, including restaurants and lodging places, marinas and watercraft industries, and home builders and lakeside recreation developments.