East Texas is home to Lake Bob Sandlin. This 9400 acre lake features a 639 acre State Park along the north side of the lake’s wooded shoreline. The area around Lake Bob Sandlin was once occupied by the Caddoan people from about 200 B.C. to 1700 A.D.

When French and Spanish explorers began exploring the land now known as Texas, they fostered relationships with the tribes of the Caddo, Choctaw, Cherokee, and Kickapoo Native Americans. Lake Bob Sandlin and the surrounding lands are now used for farming, ranching and recreational purposes.

Lake Bob Sandlin is now best known for its recreational activities and fishing. Largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie are just some of the species of fish the lake. Activities like water skiing and wakeboarding are popular among boaters, while hiking, camping, and mountain biking are popular activities off the water.

The area has a wide variety of wildlife and birds which makes for great wildlife viewing, photography, and bird watching. You can even see eagles around the lake during the winter season.

Lake Bob Sandlin was impounded in 1977 and is located southwest of Mount Pleasant, Texas. The lake has a maximum depth of about 65 feet and raises and falls about 2-3 feet each year. Water clarity is moderate with about 2 to 4 feet of visibility.

Real estate is big around the lake with many of the homes being either lakefront or lake view. These homes make great vacation, seasonal, rental and even primary homes for those seeking to own a place on the lake. Most of the existing homes have either a dock or boat house.

The Peninsulas is a great choice if you are looking for a custom or luxury home in a gated community. With a 24 hour manned security house, this gated community features 163 of the best acres along the lake. The amenities include a member’s only private beach, a swimming pool, docks, and a lounge area. Golfers, there are several public and private golf courses within thirty miles of the lake.

Hubert Miles is the founder of Gated Communities USA which features the best Gated Communities in the USA and Internationally. Find information on Texas Communities.

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