Lakes in Austin, Texas

jiggin_pimpin · Post by **jiggin_pimpin** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 9:17 am

Hey All,
Was wondering if we got anyone here that either lives in or has lived in Texas.

Has anyone ever heard of or fished Lake Buchanan near the dams?
Plan on doing some house hunting out there and would like to concetrate my efforts near productive lakes.

Any other lakes I should put in for consideration? Would like to lakes close to Austin
Anyone w/ info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

T

Muggler · Post by **Muggler** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 5:22 pm

Define close, because Buchanan Damn is like a 1.5 hour drive or so from Austin. There is Lake Travis, its huge its just to the West of Austin, and there are beatiful homes that litter its shoreline. Walter E. Long lake(or Decker Lake), which is a small lake just east of Austin but the homes nearby are ghettoish.

R watts · Post by **R watts** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 9:57 am

I just moved to Texas 3 weeks ago and checked out some areas around Austin. Just like someone else said, Lake Travis is a very nice, big lake. The homes are around the lake are very nice and as far as Texas goes the prices are higher in that area. Austin is a pretty nice place. I moved to an area just east of Dallas and within one hour I can fish Lake Fork, Tawokani, Cedar Creek, Ray hubbard, and a couple of others.

None of which come close to the Delta or some of the surrounding lakes I was fishing in CA. If you have any questions feel free to ask and I will do what I can to ask.

You might try asking someone on the www.texasfishingforum.com and I'm sure you will get some info. So far it seems like a pretty good site. Good luck!!

PF3352 · Post by **PF3352** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 3:02 pm

The ranch land has gone through the roof since I sold mine there..I used to fish on lake Buc. every week..The hunting in this area has really blown the roof off the prices..If I was you I would look around Kingsland...The river homes have gone up but maybe you can still aford them..I used to hunt in Tow, Texas durring the season and would love to buy there again but the land that is worth a darn is over $3000-6000 an acre..and that is for large ranches..lot more for smaller places..I know the area ( just flew back today from Lake Austin)..But I will tell you that we (brother) just purchased a 4000+ single story in Avery Ranch in Austin (Golf Community) brand new for less then $450,000...saw no less then 30 deer last night out the back window. The land just outside of Austin is so expensive right now good luck..There are alot of places for sale on Hwy 1431 and way out on Hwy 290 near the lakes..Marble Falls is expensive but you might look there...I love the Highland lakes (Inks, LBJ, Buc, Marble Falls)and there are good deals if you really get out there and hunt. If you get a chance go way in Jonestown which is off of 1431 in Austin and start out there and maybe head West ( west side of Lake Travis) Huge homes...And as said above...East of Austin gets cheaper but you get what you pay for..Go West my son...Go west...

I can not wait to move back...but for now I will stay on the Delta

TomG · Post by **TomG** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 4:42 pm

Have either of you been thru Tyler, TX. We are looking to relocate to Texas in 1 yr 7 months. I will be retiring from the Air Force. We were looking to move around Lufkin , TX since that would put me in the middle of most tournament circuits and some very good lakes but I have heard that Tyler is a beautiful place. We are going to fly into Dallas this Spring and drive to Tyler and look around. Any info or suggestions would be appreciated, thanks!

PF3352 · Post by **PF3352** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 5:29 pm

If I was you I would talk to a fishing angler that lives in Tyler.I know a sorta good one and his name is Jay Yelas...He lives there and I am sure he would give you the good and bads of living there( very talk to guy) just give him time to respond..Look on his web site for a send email page...Just my thought...Been there a few dozen times but this was just a drive through...I know they are the Rose capital of the world..If your in the dog house,,,its the place to go and get them by the dozen..

jiggin_pimpin · Post by **jiggin_pimpin** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 11:11 am

Thanks for all the responses guys. I am planning a trip out there by the end of the year and am going to drive around and take a look at the layout of the land.

As far as prices and affordability goes, all the prices for the homes I have seen in and out of the Austin area is gravy as opposed to what I could expect out here in the bay area.

Thanks again,
T

Peter Lloyd · Post by **Peter Lloyd** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 1:47 pm

I moved from the East Bay to the Dallas area about 3 years ago. I have only been to Austin and Tyler a couple times. I don't know much about the lakes down there. I can say that Tyler and Austin are probably two of the best areas in Texas to live though. The scenery is nice and there are a bunch of lakes by both towns. Tyler is not far from the famous Lake Fork. Lake Fork is OK, but it is no Clear Lake.
When looking for a house, you need to consider the high property taxes. While the house prices are a lot cheaper, the property taxes are not cheap. Each city has a different tax rate. You also want to look at electricity companies in the area. The electric rates are high here too. I live in a Co-op and it is a lot cheaper than what TXU charges.
Have you thought about looking down by San Antonio. That is another nice area. You are also not too far from one of the best Texas lakes: Choke Canyon.
As for me, I am moving back to the Bay as soon as I can... I don't like the weather down here.