0 W Lakeview Circle, Tallassee, AL 36078

Discover one of Alabama’s best-kept secrets on Yates Lake, where the lake experience still feels the way it used to. Known for its clear, clean water and remarkably light boat traffic, Yates offers the same beautiful Tallapoosa River water system as neighboring Lake Martin, but with an entirely different atmosphere. Nearly half of the land surrounding the lake is protected by conservation easements, helping preserve the wooded shoreline, scenic views, and uncrowded character that make this lake so special. Here, a summer day on the water may mean seeing only a handful of other boats—or perhaps none at all. There are no crowded marinas, endless waves of jet skis, or constant boat traffic to contend with. Ski when you want, fish a quiet shoreline, explore miles of undeveloped scenery, or simply enjoy the kind of peace that has become increasingly difficult to find on larger, more developed lakes. Yates Lake is a quintessential old-school lake—a place where the attraction is the water,...