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.
With beautiful NC mountains, a pristine lake, streams, and river, Mountain Blue is the best country living experience in the southeast. Deep in the serene and secluded escape within the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mountain Blue is 1 hour from Asheville, NC and only a short drive Sylva, Dilsboro and Cashiers, all quaint historical villages. °
Send Me Free Information Now! View More Photos & InfoCoosaw Point is the perfect home by the river. Surrounded by the marshes and the forests, Coosaw Point has 130 acres of open space with duck ponds and wetland bird sanctuaries. The St. Helena Sound and the Atlantic Ocean meet here at this beautiful riverfront location. °
View More Photos & InfoSecluded homes and a beautiful environment perfect for the sporting lifestyle of a traditional Lowcountry plantation. Equestrian trails, fresh and saltwater ponds, tennis courts, and a premier location for hunting. Sporting Classics magazine called it, “the South’s most outstanding residential sporting community - the one by which all others are judged.” °
View More Photos & InfoQuality luxury homes, natural beauty, moderate climate, championship golf, outstanding tennis, and a private marina are just the start of what makes Harbor Hills truly special. It's a wonderful place to live and an ideal place to spend leisure time with friends and family. °
View More Photos & InfoResembling a desert oasis, Elim Valley is a lush master-planned community surrounded by the dramatic red rock buttes of southwest Utah. This exceptional property will offer 12 spectacular neighborhoods, a town center, parks and trails and a world-class Robert Trent Jones II golf course. Elim Valley is ideally located near numerous national parks, fast growing St. George and just 90 minutes from Las Vegas. °
View More Photos & InfoEscape from today’s hectic pace for a relaxed waterfront lifestyle at Handsmill on Lake Wylie, where you’ll enjoy custom designed homes inspired by graceful southern living. This luxury lakefront community is located just 17 miles from Charlotte, NC near the North Carolina/ South Carolina border. °
View More Photos & InfoDiscover for yourself Eagle Mountain Reserve, the premier Texas (TX) lakeside community on Lake Buchanan, located within easy driving distance of Austin in the heart of Texas Hill Country. Perfect for vacations or retirement living, the exclusive amenities include a private marina, lakeside park and community recreation center. °
View More Photos & InfoPlanned and built to the highest standards, the Savannah River Club is the premier gated residential community on beautiful Lake Russell. Experience the luxury of country club amenities and generous 1 acre lakefront, lake–view and wooded interior building sites for your ideal second home or retirement destination. Located along the South Carolina/Georgia border, just 90 miles from Atlanta. °
View More Photos & InfoBecome a part of this vibrant mountain community, and enjoy sunsets over the Blue Ridge Mountains from your custom single family home, elegant townhome or wonderfully unique treehouse. Walk to the classic, Old World inspired Village Center and enjoy outstanding recreational amenities including a world–class racquet club and health center. Cheshire is conveniently just a 10 minute drive from beautiful downtown Asheville. °
View More Photos & InfoLocated in pastoral Powhatan County, Tilman’s Farm is a magnificent new community offering generous 2–6 acre lakeview and meadow estates. This rural setting, just 20 miles from Richmond, provides a tranquil retreat from urban life. This exceptional Virginia property is conveniently located near Washington, D.C. and the Chesapeake Bay. °
View More Photos & InfoPerched at an elevation of 4,500 feet, the elegantly appointed Mountainside Townhomes at Wolf Laurel give you long range mountain views, full resort amenities and the carefree lifestyle of townhome living. Surrounded by a beautiful ski resort and a stunning 18 hole golf course, you’ll enjoy the finest in mountain resort living, just 35 minutes from downtown Asheville. °
View More Photos & InfoSculpted by nature, The Preserve at Little Pine offers refreshing peace and privacy with a very limited number of mountain–view estate homesites within this 1,800 acre private preserve community. Over 85 percent of the land will be preserved, ensuring pristine views and exceptional mountain living for generations to come. The Preserve is just 35 minutes from Asheville, yet is surrounded by thousands of acres of beautiful national parks and forests. °
View More Photos & InfoLooking for a quality North Carolina mountain lifestyle for an affordable price? Bryson Farm’s new condominium homes give you superb mountain and river views and an ideal location within walking distance of the charming campus of Western Carolina University. Choose from 1 to 3 bedroom floor plans and enjoy amenities such as gas fireplaces, a clubhouse, swimming pool and beautiful community walking trails. Centrally located in Cullowhee, just 1 hour from Asheville in the mountains of Western North Carolina. °
View More Photos & InfoThis charming coastal Georgia community is located in rural Brantley County, just minutes from I–95 and a short drive from Brunswick and the world–famous recreation of the Golden Isles. Enjoy a family–friendly community pavilion, neighborhood lakes and parks within a superb natural setting. Take advantage of Palmetto Ridge’s pre–development pricing! °
View More Photos & InfoYou’ll love the lifestyle along one of the South’s largest lakes at Charleston Bay, a new waterfront community offering lakefront and lake access properties. This community is set on the shores of spectacular Clarks Hill/Thurmond Lake, with over 1,200 miles of unspoiled shoreline near the Georgia/South Carolina border just 60 miles from Augusta, within easy reach of Atlanta and Columbia, S.C. °
View More Photos & InfoThis new Blue Ridge Mountain golf community offers homes and estates with value in mind in a magnificent location just minutes from the famous Blue Ridge Parkway. Crestview Mountain surrounds the challenging fairways of Crestview Golf Club and offers extraordinary golf frontage and golf view building sites. Located near Sparta and Mt. Airy, just 20 minutes from I–77. °
View More Photos & InfoThe Ranch Club is an upscale rural escape, located close to Jacksonville and St. Augustine, yet worlds apart with a collection of 2 to 18 acre equestrian estate parcels. The Ranch Club at Ashton Oaks offers an elegant lifestyle with outstanding privacy and the opportunity to experience Florida ranch living in an ideal setting. This exceptional property is convenient to the Atlantic beaches, the St. Johns River and the spectacular World Golf Village, a short drive from I–95. °
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