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.
Palmetto Bluff is one of the largest remaining waterfront properties on the East Coast, perfectly located between Hilton Head Island and the city of Savannah. Experience new urbanism design at its finest with extensive nature preserves, river access, walking trails, a vibrant Village center, with neighborhoods ranging from multi–million dollar legacy “family compounds” to traditional single family homesites. Enjoy fabulous amenities including Jack Nicklaus golf, a sports campus and the Canoe&Kayak Club. °
Send Me Free Information Now! View More Photos & InfoWelcome to The Peninsula on the Indian River Bay. Our world–class residential golf resort community is located on the historic Delmarva Peninsula, encompassing the borders of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. °
View More Photos & InfoPresenting the good life at Goodfield Landing.
Come discover just how good life can be in a place of wondrous beauty and abundant recreation in eastern Tennessee.
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Laird Point stretches the length of a natural peninsula hemmed by Gulf Coast waters. Here, a collection of deepwater and water access homesites has been thoughtfully placed along wooded fingers of land with commanding waterway vistas. This prized, Bay County location rewards residents with an irresistible combination of serene privacy and pleasurable convenience to the beaches and social attractions of nearby Panama City and all of Florida’s renowned Emerald Coast. °
View More Photos & InfoAlong one of the last undeveloped lakes in western North Carolina, experience the timeless beauty of Bear Lake Reserve, a friendly private mountain lake community. Set well away from the bustle of city and suburban life, this neighborhood of offers mountain side and lakefront homesites, Craftsman–style cottages and elegant condominiums. Located close to the charming mountain towns of Cashiers, Sylva, Highlands, and Brevard. °
View More Photos & InfoA place where river and sea, land and living reside in wonderful harmony. A place of front porch charms and backyard boat docks. A place ideally situated to embrace the abundant pleasures of both the North and South Carolina coasts. Welcome to a place called RiverSea Plantation. °
View More Photos & InfoLocated just 90 minutes north of Atlanta, the Blue Ridge Golf&River Club is nestled among the Blue Ridge Mountains in the heart of the Chattahoochee National Forest, where some 100,000 acres are set aside and managed by the U.S. Forest Service. The ways are ancient and the views are breathtaking in this fabled "Enchanted Land" of the Cherokee. °
View More Photos & InfoOn the Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast you will find WaterColor a 499–acre coastal golf and master planned community. Classic Southern homes stand beneath a clear blue sky. And memories of family beach vacations come flooding back. Welcome to WaterColor ® °
View More Photos & InfoThere is place of rare natural beauty in eastern Tennessee. A place where gentle mountains cradle a vast lake. A place of perfect relaxation and abundant recreation. A place called Docks at Caney Creek. It is your place. °
View More Photos & InfoWelcome to The Splendor of Stoney Point, a planned residential, recreational and golf course community in SC featuring scenic lake front views, golf course homesites and a gated entrance. Our country club lifestyle offers relaxation away from the hustle and bustle of the city, yet we are convenient to the shopping, entertainment and community activities that the Greenwood, South Carolina area offers. Discover Stoney Point’s distinct neighborhoods. °
View More Photos & InfoIf thoughts of unspoiled river waters and vast salt marsh vistas delight you, and if dreams of living amid such a glorious landscape captivate you, come discover Satilla River Landing. °
View More Photos & InfoThe Cottages is a Private Residence Golf Club, a new way to own a vacation home here at National Golf Club at a fraction of the cost of owning and maintaining a traditional second home – and without any of the hassles. °
View More Photos & InfoWith its beautiful homes, front porches, neighborhood parks and tree–lined streets, The Village at Bear Trap Dunes captures that small town charm, yet provides all the amenities for modern living. Named “2002 Development of the Year” by Crittenden’s Golf Inc., the Village is located just three miles from Bethany Beach and is less than a 3–hour drive from the metropolitan areas of Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Offering land, homesites and custom homes. °
View More Photos & InfoTerra Ceia is an active waterfront golf community featuring luxury waterfront condominiums along the waters of Tampa Bay. These Mediterranean inspired residences provide panoramic views of Terra Ceia Bay where the sunsets are simply spectacular. Enjoy country–club amenities including an 18 hole golf course and a magnificent private fishing pier. Located in Palmetto, just a short drive from Sarasota and the communities surrounding Tampa Bay. °
View More Photos & InfoLocated less than an hour from the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex is an undiscovered sanctuary along 13,000 acre Lake Bridgeport. Build the home that you’ve always wanted– selecting from waterfront estate lots, gorgeous water view lots and a variety of nicely wooded interior home sites. °
View More Photos & InfoYou’ll be enchanted by the gentle rolling hills and the dramatic cliffs which surround the ‘Great Lake of Texas’ at this affordable new Hill Country community. Enjoy true country living on your 2 to 5 acre lake view homesite with magnificent 10 mile views and access to the glittering waters of 18,000 acre Possum Kingdom Lake. This remarkable vacation and retirement retreat is just a short drive from the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. °
View More Photos & InfoNestled in the spectacular Cumberland Plateau, this lake community offers spacious wooded lake and mountain view homesites at remarkably affordable prices. Build your mountain dream home and enjoy the relaxed lifestyle of this close–knit community. Outdoor enthusiasts will find endless adventures exploring the pristine wilderness of the region. Cumberland Lakes is ideally located near Monterey, just off Interstate 40 and only 70 miles from Knoxville. °
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