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State tourism page placing Anchor Bay Marina in Eclectic and describing its watercraft rentals.
Dive Spot Guide•
Anchor Bay Marina
Sheltered Lake Martin training site with platforms, boats, and marina access.
Freshwater lake training site in Eclectic with simple structure diving, easy marina support, and controlled scuba practice.
About Anchor Bay Marina
Anchor Bay Marina is a training-focused Lake Martin dive site in Eclectic, Alabama, centered on a sheltered freshwater basin with three training platforms and submerged boats for basic skills work. The marina adds slips, fuel, rentals, storage, and dockside services, so the site works well as a practical base for a lake session. Freshwater fish such as bass and catfish are part of the underwater scene.
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Research Estimate At Anchor Bay Marina
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 2m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHeavily damaged
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Anchor Bay Marina?
Community sourced coordinates.
Anchor Bay Marina Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Depth Note
Shallow training platforms and submerged boats provide the main structure.
Best Season
April to October
Typical Conditions
Freshwater training conditions with low current, limited visibility, and steady boat activity around the marina.
Safety & Access At Anchor Bay Marina
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat trafficLow visibility
Safety Notes
Keep clear of active slips, fuel areas, and boat lanes; expect low visibility and use conservative buoyancy around the platforms and submerged structure.
Access Restrictions
Check with the marina for day-of access and any site-specific dive permissions.
Legal Notes
Follow Alabama boating rules and marina instructions when transiting to the site.
Local Intel For Anchor Bay Marina
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for scuba training, buoyancy work, and easy structure diving around the platforms and submerged boats.
Freediving
Freediving is not the main use case; the site is better matched to controlled scuba practice.
Snorkeling
Surface snorkeling is possible but limited; the underwater features are the main draw.
Wildlife at Anchor Bay Marina
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Anchor Bay Marina
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Anchor Bay Marina
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility2m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.