The History of Roland Martin Marina
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Roland Martin Marina was founded
by Roland and Mary Ann Martin in the early 70's
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It all started back in 1965 when Roland would come down
to Lake Okeechobee to spend some time fishing in with his
friends. During the 70's he and wife Mary Ann would come
down and spend the winters filming his Outdoor Fishing TV.
show called Fishing With Roland Martin, they
both feel in love with Lake Okeechobee and the Clewiston
area. Big bass, warm weather and a quaint little town full
of southern hospitality is what they both loved here.
In 1981 the Martin's bought a little fishing shack marina
and the some vacant property and decided to open up Roland
Martin Marina. It was a very humble beginning and they
started very small, but armed with the love and passion for
fishing and a great vision for what they wanted to have,
"The Best Bass fishing destination on Lake Okeechobee ",
nothing was going to stop
them. In 1986 they started building the
property up into what it is today. As of 2008 Roland Martin
Marina and Resort consists of motels, condo, guide service,
restaurant, TIKI bar, ship store, tackle store, airboat
rides, service center, RV park and clothing department and
our constantly looking for more great ideas to complements
the property and make your fishing trip even better.
Roland Martin Guide Service is considered to be the most
credible and respected service on the lake and has been
providing quality fishing trips since 1981. The Martin's
pride their selves in making sure their customers are well
taken care of. Roland Martin Marina has built their name and
reputation on it. We encourage you to come enjoy the Bass
Fishing Heaven at Roland Martin Marina and Resort.
We have put Blood, Sweat and Tears into this property and
it puts a big huge smile on our faces when we see people and
families enjoying it. We love you all and Thank You very
much for making this place what it is today. Bass Wishes,
The Martin Family
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