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Where in Hell is Lake Whitney, Tx.

© Barry Houseknecht

At 29,560 acres and a maximum depth of 108 feet Lake Whitney seems to be one of the better-kept secrets of Texas. Impounded by the Corps of Engineers in 1951 Lake Whitney is located on the Brazos and Nolan rivers about 30 miles northwest of Waco, TX. I would like to say that the waters are pristine but they are not. Reportedly though the waters are some of the cleanest in Texas.

Fishing at Lake Whitney is good with many varieties in residence including but not limited to: large and small mouth Bass, Crappie, striped Bass, white Bass, Blue and Channel Catfish. The lake is stocked.

There are several good regular swimming areas as well as some great cliffs to jump from on the lake. The water is deep enough to still feel cool even in the heats of July and August.

The most popular boat on the lake is the party or pontoon boat with houseboats being a close second. Speed and fishing boats are back there somewhere and skiing and wakeboarding is not as popular as those floatie things that you tow behind the boat. Personal watercraft or jet skis are also popular but not so much as to interfere with the operations of larger boats.

I am told that the boating population on this lake is well below that of other lakes in Texas. I'm thinking that this is due to the drive time to any major populated area. There are several good marinas on the lake with facilities to store your boat, or there are many boat ramps for day use. The core of engineers operates 10 major parks; most of these parks have launch ramps and very good facilities for camping, picnicking, and fishing. The State of Texas and Wildlife Department manages Lake Whitney State Park, which also has excellent facilities some parks charge boat launch or entrance fees. There are also several privately owned parks that offer ramps and day and camping use.

At 60 miles from the Dallas/ Fort Worth Metroplex this area is close enough for those quick trips or long weekend outings (with out the extended drive) yet far enough to be outside the bubble. Sitting prime for growth there are many older cabins, trailers and summer homes that can and will be purchased razzed and new far more expensive dwellings will be built as soon as the area is discovered.

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