Wow! Who could choose the best lake in Texas? This is a hard one to answer. Texas has 188 lakes that cover 5,000 acres or more and most are much larger. Texas claims 7,000 lakes, but most of them would not be lakes with names we would recognize. Texas is comprised of ten ecoregions designated…
Keep ReadingTexas provides 188 lakes covering 5,000 acres or much more, and 3,700 named streams and 15 major rivers that flow for over 191,000 miles. Plus, Texas claims 7,000 lakes, some of which are so small that only wildlife enjoys them. On top of that, Texas has 367 miles of ocean coastline on the Gulf of Mexico.…
Keep ReadingAs of January 3, 2023, and according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 46.26% of the lower 48 states are in drought. This means that surface water levels are lower than usual. In the winter months, drought conditions lessen because of seasonally cooler temperatures and dormant vegetation. What does this mean for Texas lakes? In Texas,…
Keep ReadingIf you want to retire at a lake in Texas, Texas has you covered with a wide assortment of water bodies for retirees with ideal and various amenities. Lakehub chose the following lakes based on activities, weather, amenities, and geography as some valuable, meaningful, and advantageous places to spend leisure time, especially if leisure is…
Keep ReadingFor the last few years, every August, usually the third weekend, we head to Eagle Mountain Lake for the annual Tie Up. We started this weekend a little early by spending Thursday evening at Love & War in Texas (Plano) for the start of the Shiner Rising Star Contest. This is similar to a battle…
Keep ReadingPossum Kingdom Lake in Texas is one of my favorite places to boat. The lake is surrounded by cliffs and beautiful homes. Of course the party spot inside of Hell’s Gate with hundreds of your closest friends is fun too. Add a great place to fish to round out this beautiful lake. But what happens…
Keep ReadingAs part of a two week trip exploring West Texas with a couple good friends in early November, and we understand Lake Amistad Marina is closed. If you have never been on a houseboat vacation, you need to consider one for your next vacation or just for a fun long weekend. It is a a…
Keep ReadingIf you are heading to Stillhouse Hollow Lake and would like get out on the water, then here are some places to call to enjoy some time boating, cruising, fishing, scuba diving, kaying, or just relaxing on the water. Stillhouse Hollow Boat Rentals Scuba Divers Paradise Kayaks, pedal boats, jon boats, canoes, and row boats…
Keep ReadingHere is where you can rent a fishing boat in Rockport. The fishing is fantastic in Aransas Bay and the surrounding area - so what are you waiting for, rent a boat and get out on the bay to catch a trophy fish, a great dinner, or just have some fun with your family. Aransas…
Keep ReadingWhy not rent a fishing boat or pontoon boat or a jet ski on Lake Fork and go fishing, boarding, or just get on the water and enjoy Lake Fork? Lake Fork is one of the hottest bass fishing lakes in Texas so what are you waiting for, call one of these Lake Fork boat…
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