Waters Edge Lake

Located in Henderson County, Texas

Waters Edge Lake is just north of Athens, Texas. It has a surface area of 330 acres and many small creeks that are great for fishing.

Tyler, Texas, is 40 miles northeast, offering many experiences. The nearest major city is Dallas, 75 miles northwest.

14 minutes away from Waters Edge Lake, you can find the Athens Municipal Airport. The UT Health Athens Hospital is also only 14 minutes away and is open 24 hours. The closest major airport of Dallas/Fort Worth International is an hour and a half away.

Residents can shop at the Athens Village Shopping Center and enjoy the numerous local restaurants, such as Victoria’s Authentic Mexican Restaurant and Cotton Peach Cafe.

On the Water

Waters Edge Lake provides the opportunity to catch some channel fish or white crappies. Residents can enjoy the charming scenery the lake offers on kayaks, canoes, or paddleboards. If you're looking to speed things up, boats are also allowed here, giving residents opportunities for waterskiing, tubing, and more.

What's Nearby?

Within a 13 minute drive, you can reach the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC), a productive fish hatchery and outdoor education center. TFFC hosts a daily interactive dive show and provides opportunities to fish for rainbow trout or channel catfish. They also have a self-guided wetlands trail.

The Athens Scuba Park is one of the only dive resorts in the country that has a full-service dive shop, classroom, training pool, and open water lake all in one location. The underwater park is spring-fed with clear warm water and includes many sunken wrecks, such as a Hawker 600 Jet and a Lockheed C-140 JetStar.

Fun in Tyler

Open since 1939, Tyler State Park has been a popular location for camping, hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities for nearly a century.

Tyler’s long history of rose cultivation is nicknamed the “Rose Capital of America.” In addition to its rose garden, the city features brick streets, antique shops, specialty stores, and clear lakes.

The Caldwell Zoo is an exciting attraction for the whole family. The 85-acre park features animals from all over the world. Book a special encounter to meet penguins or feed a bear.

The Tyler Rose Garden, Discovery Science Museum, Tyler Museum of Art, Goodman-LeGrand House & Museum, and the Mclendon House are other great sights.

Discover Dallas

Residents of Waters Edge Lake that are looking for offshore adventure can take a day trip to Dallas. This large city has a lot to offer its visitors.

For instance, The Dallas Museum of Art provides a plurality of unique artistic styles, experiences, and works of notable artists. The Dallas World Aquarium provides its visitors with exotic birds, endangered animals, and various marine life.

Those with children, or even just looking to get in touch with their youthful side, will enjoy exploring the Legoland Discovery Center, with many attractions and a sizable Lego store.

After a day of exploring the city, grab a bite to eat at hotspots like Rodeo Goat, Uchi, Y.O. Ranch, crushcraft Thai Eats, and Cane Rosso.

Your Next Lake Home

If you want a lake house in central Texas with good fishing and a lot to do, Waters Edge Lake may be the lake for you!