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.
Experience the good life– surround yourself with lovely rolling terrain and the manicured fairways of a Fred Couples signature golf course at The Bridges at Preston Crossings. This remarkable golf community is just north of Dallas off of Preston Road and features generous homesites and superior country club amenities. Escape to a premium country setting yet live near to all that Dallas has to offer at The Bridges, a proud Bluegreen community. °
Send Me Free Information Now! View More Photos & InfoSituated along spectacular Clarks Hill / Thurmond Lake, Stillwater Coves offers a uniquely rewarding lakeside living experience.. Thoughtfully balanced within the nature that surrounds them, generously–sized homesites will afford residents secluded privacy and uncompromising natural beauty. °
View More Photos & InfoBeautiful land. Beautiful lake. Exceptional living. If you're looking for a lifestyle that is invigorating, relaxing, and rewarding all at the same time, you've found it. The Villages at Norris Lake represents a wonderful lakeside living opportunity that truly sets itself apart in quality, value and distinction. °
View More Photos & InfoLuxurious three story townhomes with gorgeous river and marsh views can be yours at Cumberland Palms in historic St. Marys, Georgia. This elegant, gated community offers private deep water access boat slips and is ideally located just minutes from I–95 and a short drive to Jacksonville International Airport as well as the renowned Golden Isles of Georgia’s southeast coast. °
View More Photos & InfoThe Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe, offers exceptional golf, outstanding fitness facilities and abundant recreational and cultural activities. Luxurious residences with magnificent architectural appointments and home sites with exquisite views provide a gracious way of living in one of the most picturesque sites of Southern California. Thoughtfully planned to preserve and enhance the natural beauty of the foothills of San Diego with its gently rolling hills, lakes and dramatic terrain. °
View More Photos & InfoToscana Country Club, a private gated community will be home to 620 distinctive luxury residences, meticulously planned to feature rich early Californian design traditions. Two exceptional Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf courses are thoughtfully molded into the breathtaking landscape with the stunning backdrop of the Santa Rosa Mountains. Indulge in the exquisite pleasures of opulent club amenities at this secluded resort destination and redefine your expectations of luxury living and style, while rejuvenating body and soul. °
View More Photos & InfoWaterman's Bluff, on the site of a 19th century Northeast Florida plantation, is a neighborhood of bright water, oak canopies, winding roads and handsome views. Classic homes have tin roofs, broad porches and picket fences. Amenities range from a private marina to a community pool. An ancient fishing village, sparkling beaches and the city of Jacksonville are all nearby.
Take a closer look at Waterman's Bluff. It can be your neighborhood, your heritage, your home.
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Old Waverly provides the ultimate experience in graceful living. Find yourself transported into a world of tranquility where whitetail deer can be seen crossing the fairway as the sun sets, and the blue herons wade in the shallows of Lake Waverly. °
View More Photos & InfoLuxury gated condominium community, just minutes from pristine beaches. Featuring new luxury condos and cottage homes at a very affordable price. °
View More Photos & InfoKeowee Mountain is a private gated residential community located near the pristine Lake Keowee, in the serene Blue Ridge Mountains of South Carolina. Keowee Mountain is the perfect escape from the hot summer in the city, and it is cool and refreshing in the spring and autumn. °
View More Photos & InfoCreston is an 1100–acre gated community with 500 acres conservation land. Throughout Creston there are dramatic mountain vistas and not just from the home sites. Experience the wonder of nature from the overlooks and roadways all around the mountain. This is the perfect place to build your mountain dream home, with mountain property located just 8 miles south of Black Mountain, NC and another 12 miles to Asheville, NC. °
View More Photos & InfoThe peaceful surroundings of Leesburg and Lake County are the exquisite setting for the new lakeside condominium homes of Harbor Vista. Situated on magnificent Lake Harris, this private gated community offers 3 and 4 bedroom luxury floor plans with amenities such as a lakefront boardwalk and private boat slips. Located in the historic city of Leesburg, Harbor Vista is a short drive from the Gulf of Mexico and the attractions of Orlando. °
View More Photos & InfoNew luxuriously appointed 3 bedroom condos are available within the new Stardust Marina&Resort at Norris Lake, Tennessee. Located just off of I–75, Norris Lake Yacht Club condos are near historic Knoxville and the fabulous Great Smokey Mountains National Park. Norris Lake Yacht Club features elevator access, private boat slips and a full–service marina on beautiful Lake Norris. °
View More Photos & InfoBrantley Point's mainland location with over 1400& of stunning Intracoastal frontage provides boaters with easy ocean access while providing panoramic, unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean, Ocean Isle, Holden Beach, Monk Island, Saucepan Creek and over 37 acres of tidal marsh. °
View More Photos & InfoBrantley Point's mainland location with over 1400& of stunning Intracoastal frontage provides boaters with easy ocean access while providing panoramic, unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean, Ocean Isle, Holden Beach, Monk Island, Saucepan Creek and over 37 acres of tidal marsh. °
View More Photos & InfoHere, just 70 premier estate homesites await your discovery, each carefully placed to make the most of scenic mountain and meadow vistas. The pleasures of Hendersonville, Chimney Rock, and Lake Lure are just minutes away. °
View More Photos & InfoWilliamsburg, Virginia’s only gated, golf community for active adults age 55 and better offers a lifestyle that’s anything but retiring. Low maintenance homes, amenities that rival exclusive resorts, low tax rate, a mild four–season climate and much more make this an exceptional opportunity. °
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