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.
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View More Photos & InfoDiscover over 200 pristine acres of land set along the shores of Lake Thurmond in Lincoln County, Georgia. Select from gorgeous 1 to 1 ½ acre lakefront lots or estate sized 2 to 4 acre interior wooded parcels. This private, gated community is nearby to Augusta, the state’s second largest city and convenient to I–20, within easy reach of Atlanta. °
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View More Photos & InfoSerene and majestic, The Sharp Mountain Preserve feels like an entirely different world. This private, gated community encompasses nearly 1500 acres of prime mountain land at an elevation of more than 2000 ft. Homesites are at least 3 acres, so homeowners can enjoy their privacy and take in the incredible 70–mile mountain views. Mountain property and land for sale. °
View More Photos & InfoRoyal Harbor is a Florida waterfront community for residents who want to make the most out of their retirement lifestyle. Located on the largest chain of lakes in Florida, this Florida waterfront community offers a lifestyle that has everything an active adult could wish for. Lakefront property and land for sale. °
View More Photos & InfoMountain Lakes provides a lakeside escape so you can live your dream lifestyle affordably. Nestled on 4,000 rolling acres in the North Texas Hill Country, these beautiful Texas homesites offer two private lakes for fishing and boating with spectacular views. Texas Lakefront property and land for sale. °
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View More Photos & InfoWaterStone, a master planned and gated community, is set in the peaceful Texas Hill Country and nestled on the banks of the Guadalupe River. Homesites range in size from 3 to 19 acres. Choose from wooded, riverfront, and cliff view homesites on which to build. Beautiful Texas land for sale. °
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View More Photos & InfoShipyards is an urban master–planned community set on the banks of the Jacksonville’s St. Johns River where you’ll discover the excitement of downtown a short walk from your doorstep. This one–of–a–kind waterfront condominium community features the finest amenities available in the city with a range of residences perfect for the upscale urban lifestyle. °
View More Photos & InfoSerenity and tranquility are the hallmarks of Highlands Pass, a new 500 acre gated community located adjacent to North Carolina's spectacular Nantahala National Forest in the southern Appalachian Mountains. Choose a one to seven acre homesite for your custom home and experience the awe–inspiring natural setting with prehistoric boulders, waterfalls, streams and idyllic parks from which to enjoy it all. Near the communities of Highlands, Franklin and Dillard in North Carolina’s high country. °
View More Photos & InfoMother Nature has been wildly generous to this 1,280–acre ranch. Land for sale in Yellowstone Creek Ranch offers 40–acre homesites with all the space horses and nature lovers desire. Picture yourself taking in stunning views of the surrounding mountains from your new home. Offerring home sites, property and land for sale. °
View More Photos & InfoSpectacular sunset views and luxurious riverfront living await you at the Space Coast’s Island Pointe condominiums. Set directly along the scenic Intracoastal Waterway, these 3 and 4 bedroom condos feature spacious balconies and a full complement of elegant appointments. Amenities include two private heated pools, tennis courts and the adjacent public marina. You’ll be near everything you want with the Atlantic beaches just minutes away and an easy 45 minute drive to the exciting attractions of Orlando. Start living life to the fullest at Island Pointe! °
View More Photos & InfoDiscover affordable beach front living at Avocet, a master–planned waterfront community offering four distinct neighborhoods to perfectly suit your lifestyle. Surround yourself with nature and enjoy stunning Gulf of Mexico sunsets and resort–style amenities including a magnificent Beach Club and adjacent upscale Town Center, offering shopping, dining and other services. Avocet’s lushly landscaped 150 acres are near historic Galveston on the beautiful Bolivar Peninsula– conveniently just 90 minutes from the Houston metroplex. °
View More Photos & InfoThe newest luxury offering from the renowned Ginn Clubs&Resorts team is Laurelmor, a mountaintop resort community set in the pristine wilderness near Boone, North Carolina. Discover for yourself the stunning terrain and wealth of planned amenities of Laurelmor, an ideal location to build a home that will provide a legacy for future generation to enjoy. This exclusive community will feature a Tom Kite Signature golf course, superb equestrian facilities and a majestic, elegantly appointed mountain lodge. °
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