Every year, 44 million Americans buy fishing licenses and head for the great outdoors to land that big one or simply enjoy a day on the water. An enormously popular outdoor activity, nearly twice as many people fish as play golf! Anglers looking to fish near home will find numerous communities with beautiful lakes, ponds and rivers located within the property. Some communities border parks, marshlands and preserves which are perfect freshwater and saltwater fishing environments. For fishing enthusiasts who venture offshore in search of great saltwater game fish, many coastal communities offer deep–water ocean access docks. There is a strong connection with boat owners and fishing, with well over half of boaters using their vessels for fishing activities throughout the year.
Second home and vacation properties are very popular for fishing, and in fact, approximately 70 percent of all anglers live in urban areas with 30 percent residing in rural communities. You don’t need to live near the coast to find abundant fishing– statistics show that eight of ten American anglers cast into freshwater.
A number of private fishing communities provide residents access to stocked lakes and ponds on the property, just a short walk from their front doors. Other neighborhoods offer private fishing piers and docks extending onto rivers, marshes and bays. A current trend in communities with planned activities is guided fishing expeditions led by seasoned anglers who know where the fish are hiding.
With its focus on land preservation, fishing real estate actually enhances native fish, fowl and big game habitats. Market trend data indicates that properties featuring these flourishing environments outperform their neighbors in value appreciation. Additionally, many fishing based communities have preservation land which qualifies for conservation easements which may also yield substantial tax benefits to owners.
Of course, anglers help fund the management and protection of their aquatic resources through purchasing state fishing licenses. When license fees are combined with the money raised by the tax levied on fishing tackle, fishermen contribute over $1 billion to conservation in the United States annually. The average angler is between 42 and 46 years old and a full one third of all anglers are women. As a group, anglers also have larger annual incomes than the average income for U.S. citizens.
This gated paradise set along beautiful Lake Seaton features oversized estate lake view and lakefront homesites. Kiva Ridge is set in Carroll County, just 45 miles from Atlanta in the playground of western Georgia. A haven for nature enthusiasts, this private lakefront community offers you exceptional privacy and serenity while being convenient to big–city amenities. °
Send Me Free Information Now! View More Photos & InfoUnique and serene, Moonlight Bay is a new private gated community set on the shores of Lake Bridgeport in Texas Hill Country. Located within easy driving distance of the Dallas/Ft.Worth Metroplex, Moonlight Bay features the best of lakefront living including a tranquil setting, deepwater lake access and stunning lake views. This pristine community offers 1+ acre homesites which are more affordable than you would imagine. Discover the joys of Texas lakefront living today. This remarkable lakefront property is an exceptional value with dockable waterfront homesites. °
View More Photos & InfoProvidence Ferry is a lakeside retreat where you can leave the bustle of the city behind and enjoy seclusion and a relaxed lake lifestyle. houtstanding property is set on the shores of Lake Thurmond, one of the largest reservoirs in the southeast, with convenient interstate access to the cities of Atlanta, Columbia, Augusta and Athens. This communifeatures lakefront and lake view homesites ideal for year–round residence or weekend vacations. °
View More Photos & InfoDiscover an oasis of luxury in Myrtle Beach at the new gated townhome community of Villas Grande. These remarkable homes feature Mediterranean styling and luxurious appointments such as granite countertops and marble vanities. Select from five roomy floorplans of 3 or 4 bedrooms starting at 2000 sq. ft. You’ll love what you find beyond the arches. °
View More Photos & InfoBig Laurel Mountain offers environmentally conscious living in a private mountain setting where you’ll find two stocked trout streams and unmatched seclusion. This western North Carolina vacation community features expansive building sites which average over two acres and beautiful preserved park space with water access. Big Laurel Mountain is ideally located in the High Country between Asheville and Hot Springs. °
View More Photos & InfoWith tidal marshes and the Little Satilla River as the backdrop, create your own Lowcountry home on one of RiverPlace Plantation’s large homesites. Select from river, marsh, tidal preserve and lagoon view homesites– all sure to delight the senses and relax the soul. This gated community is near historic Brunswick and Georgia’s Golden Isles, where you’ll discover the pleasures of year–round outdoor living and gracious southern hospitality. °
View More Photos & InfoBe among the fortunate few to experience living along the majestic New River Gorge with breathtaking views of the river, the gorge and the largest steel span bridge in the U.S. With 1,400 acres of forested land and a limited number of homesites, your privacy is assured within this pristine retreat. Discover this remarkable natural environment, located in Fayetteville, 40 miles southeast from Charleston. °
View More Photos & InfoSet in the shadow of the magnificent Blue Ridge Mountains, this residential club community offers something for everyone. Feel pampered by the personal, resort feel of the community with its clubs, amenities and activities. Cherokee Valley’s 18 holes of golf are noted for sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and its enjoyable layout. Gorgeous parcels along the golf course and lots with panoramic mountain views are now available! °
View More Photos & InfoWinter, spring, summer or fall– South Peak Resort on Loon Mountain is where you’ll want to experience the best in outdoor recreation. Set among the magnificent White Mountains of New Hampshire, South Peak is a year round resort community offering condominiums, townhomes and single family homesites. These properties feature impressive views of Loon Mountain and the adjacent pristine waters of the Pemigewasset River. Enjoy for yourself the activities and amenities of the mountain known as “Gravity’s Playground.” °
View More Photos & InfoEnjoy fishing the pristine waters and take in the panoramic views which define Texas Hill Country and The Crossing at Spring Creek. Discover why The Crossing is the San Antonio area’s fastest selling acreage community. This community showcases 1+ acre and 2+ acre homesites set along Spring Branch Creek or beautifully wooded interior parcel with creek access. Located just 5 minutes from affiliated River Crossing Golf Club and 20 minutes from the exciting city of San Antonio. °
View More Photos & InfoJubilee is a new Southern town focused on family, friends and community set near Escambia Bay along Florida’s Panhandle. A master–planned 2,700 acre community of inter–connected neighborhoods, Jubilee offers residents an 18 hole championship golf course, numerous swimming pools, 25 miles of walking paths and a relaxed, Old–Florida lifestyle. °
View More Photos & InfoExperience the finest of the golf and yacht club lifestyle at Grand Harbor with its newly completed Davis Love III designed 18 hole golf course and a world–class lakefront Yacht Club. Located on 400 rolling acres along Lake Greenwood, Grand Harbor offers a selection lakeside, golf view or wooded interior lots ranging in size from ¼ acre to 1 acre estate parcels. Discover this magnificent community and see for yourself– this is where you belong! °
View More Photos & InfoSoutheast Georgia’s fabulous Golden Isles are renowned for their natural beauty, outdoor lifestyles and prestigious amenities. Bridge Point at Jekyll Sound showcases the best of the Golden Isles, thoughtfully set along marshland and creeks, it features a remarkable selection of homesites available marshfront, marshview, and along the nature preserve. Located close to I–95 near Brunswick, Georgia and within easy reach of Jacksonville. °
View More Photos & InfoDiscover that hard to find relaxed lifestyle and tight–knit community on the tranquil western shore of Lake Norman at Sailview. This private lakefront development will win you over with its exquisite setting and wonderful neighbors. Located in rural Lincoln County, but very near to the fast growing Charlotte metropolitan area. °
View More Photos & InfoIf you prefer to be surrounded by hardwood forests and seek serenity and privacy, Mount Wilderness has the pristine setting for your dream mountain home. An intimate community of just 74 carefully selected 2 to 5 acre homesites, this Blue Ridge Mountain neighborhood is ideally located between the charming towns of Cashier and Sylva in western North Carolina. °
View More Photos & InfoLocated between Charleston and Georgetown on the beautiful Sampit River is where you will find Harmony a newly developed southern coastal town where small businesses, shops, and family homes co–exist in a tranquil neighborhood. With our controlled access entrance, your family will be safe; if you have children, they will roam freely and open their hearts to the splendor of this sanctuary. °
View More Photos & InfoLocated just minutes north of Santa Fe in Los Caminitos, an exclusive subdivision in the foothills above the Tesuque Valley, is Lot 74–C. °
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