Hames Marina

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from SeaWolf Outdoors.
Today we celebrate hard work, time with family, and the freedom to get outside and enjoy it.
Get outside. Explore more. Together.

09/07/2026

HAPPY 65th BIRTHDAY SMITH LAKE!!! That’s right...on 9/5/2026 (as per the Lewis Smith Lake Dam official service date of 9/5/1961 via the APC Shorelines site) - Smith Lake has turned 65!

Alabama Power Company began construction on 11/25/1957, the dam was dedicated on 5/23/1961 “Dedication Day”, and was put into service on 9/5/1961, its “In Service Date,” aka its “Birthday.” So, actually, Smith Lake has a couple of “birthdays” that we celebrate. On Dedication Day, the dam was formally named and other formalities executed, but there wasn’t yet adequate water behind the dam to actually bring the lake closer to full pool ranges as we know it today. However, later that year near the “In Service Date” the lake was full far ahead of the anticipated period and was actually a lake nearer to a proper pool level so that the dam was able to be truly “In Service;” therefore, we celebrate 9/5/1961 as its actual birthday each year.

📷 Ginnard Archibald
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08/14/2026

Who is ready to attend a great festival and car show!!
We still have a few campsites available Labor Day Weekend! Be sure to book now and don't miss out on the fun!!

07/06/2026

Rainbow over the Hames Marina slough on Smith Lake

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July from Hames Marina! As we celebrate our nation's 250th year!

07/02/2026

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Cullman County has been placed under a severe thunderstorm watch until 8:00pm.

07/02/2026

06/22/2026

It's America's 250 so we are doing it BIG!
Be sure to make plans to come out and enjoy the day with us!!
Sat July 4th, 2026 - Vendors - Live Music - Food Trucks - Etc.

06/21/2026

His name was Clifton Curtis Hames (1917-2003), his friends called him "CC", I called him grandpa. He founded Hames Fish Camp, now Hames Marina on Lewis Smith Lake.
Happy Father's day from Hames Marina!

06/11/2026

On June 13, Alabama will waive fishing license requirements to allow fishing in public waters without a permit. 🐟