Logan Martin Lake is a 15,000-acre lake on the Coosa River at Pell City and Talladega, about 30 miles east of Birmingham.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Logan Martin Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Locals call it the Lake of a Thousand Coves, and its 275 miles of shoreline and steady water levels make it Birmingham's go-to boating lake.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Logan Martin Lake
Just show up and ride — your boat, jet skis and gear are ready at Logan Martin Lake with no towing required.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Logan Martin Lake.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – rent one or a pair, including 3-seat models that can tow a tube or skier.
- Private boat tours & lessons – a driver-instructor runs the boat and coaches first-timers and experienced riders alike.
- Water toy rentals – add tubes, floating lily pads, paddle boards or a water trampoline to your day.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Logan Martin Lake at a glance
| Location | Pell City and Talladega |
|---|---|
| Size | About 15,000 acres |
| Length | About 48 miles |
| Shoreline | About 275 miles |
| River | Coosa River |
| Nickname | Lake of a Thousand Coves |
Best things to do on Logan Martin Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – long open reaches.
- Wakesurfing – calm coves on early mornings.
- Jet skiing – a thousand coves to explore.
- Fishing – spotted bass, crappie and stripers.
Where to launch at Logan Martin Lake
- Public ramps – Alabama Power access areas around Pell City.
- Marinas – marinas along the lake.
Weekends are busy with Birmingham boaters, so weekday mornings are the calmest. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Logan Martin Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Alabama requires an observer besides the driver when towing, and no towing between sunset and sunrise.
- Kids under 8 must wear a life jacket on board in Alabama.
Alabama boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children under 8 must wear one at all times unless they're inside an enclosed cabin, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- Towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber requires an observer besides the driver, and the person being towed must wear a life jacket. Towing isn't allowed between sunset and sunrise.
- Jet skis need the engine cut-off lanyard attached to the driver, and everyone riding must wear a life jacket.
- Keep to no-wake speed in posted no-wake zones, marinas and near docks and swimmers.
Map of Logan Martin Lake
Logan Martin Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Logan Martin Lake?
Wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys, and private charters with a driver-instructor — everything for a full day on the water.
Do I have to tow the boat to Logan Martin Lake myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Logan Martin Lake, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Logan Martin Lake?
On the Coosa River at Pell City, about 30 miles east of Birmingham.
Can you jet ski on Logan Martin Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Logan Martin Lake.
How big is Logan Martin Lake?
About 15,000 acres, with roughly 275 miles of shoreline.
Is Logan Martin Lake the same as Lake Martin?
No. Logan Martin is on the Coosa River near Pell City; Lake Martin is on the Tallapoosa River near Alexander City.