The lake's one boat landing and bait shop, at 3780 Boat Launch Road, Birmingham, AL 35242 (205-991-9107). Open Wednesday through Sunday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Monday and Tuesday. Bassmaster's Bryan Brasher describes access here as by rental boat. Ask the shop before towing your own boat.
Where Lake Purdy sits
Shaded: county lines this water touches. Dots link to each lake guide.
County lines: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic boundaries (2023). Lake positions: Atlas lake records.