Respect the Hazard Buoys

Many Lake Martin boaters have little to no knowledge or appreciation of the importance of the 440 hazardous-area buoys that are placed over the entire 41,050 acres of our Treasured waters. The hazardous areas range from large rock beds to long sand bars or treetops that were left standing when the lake was established.

Boaters who ignore these markers or miss seeing them entirely because of distractions or carelessness risk severe damage to their boats and possible injury to their passengers. There have been many reported cases of careless boaters who became stranded after hitting sandbars that were clearly marked by buoys carefully placed at each end of the shallow areas. There have also been reports of heavily damaged boats and motors, as well as injuries suffered by both adults and children.