Live, Work and Play in Fabulous Lake Whitney
About 30 minutes from the attractions in Waco, Lake Whitney is actually a reservoir on the Brazos River. Lake Whitney is a 96 square kilometer lake that is located in Mile River. It was created in 1951 as a flood river to collect the overflow from the Brazos River.
Texas residents frequently visit Lake Whitney throughout the entire year due to its excellent recreational activities. Sailing, fishing, jet skiing, and water skiing are all popular here. And for land activities, there is golf, hiking, and camping as well. Another great reason to come here is the bird watching opportunities because visitors have been lucky enough to see everything from wild turkeys to egrets and bald eagles.
Lake Whitney has over 35 square miles of clear, blue water, and the area has almost 40 square miles of parks and public lands. Rugged white limestone cliffs border much of the lake, providing a dramatic backdrop to the crystal blue water. Picturesque coves, often with small waterfalls, offer pleasant surprises to boaters throughout the lake.
Features: Boat and Watercraft Rentals- Horseback Riding -Award Winning Marinas- Fine Dining-Golf on three 18-hole courses- Skiing- Wakeboarding, Sailing and Jet-skiing -Fishing - Sandy Beaches. Hiking in the Fifteen Parks surrounding the Lake. Star Parties at Lake Whitney State Park Airboat & Canoe Trips down the Brazos
Education
The town has four schools with the High School and Middle School located on the same property but with separate buildings and facilities. Whitney High School employs 34 teachers, who have been with the school an average of 6 years. The teachers average 15 years of experience in teaching. The school currently has 426 students. Whitney Middle School employs 27 teachers, who have been with the school an average of 11.7 years. The teachers average 17.5 years of experience in teaching. The school currently has 344 students. Whitney Intermediate employs 24 teachers, who have been with the school an average of 13.9 years. The teachers average 15 years of experience in teaching. The school currently has 339 students. Whitney Elementary School employs 27 teachers, who have been with the school an average of 6 years. The teachers average 10 years of experience in teaching. The school currently has 380 students.
Services in Whitney and area:
6 Banks – 3 Insurance Agencies – 3 Medical Doctors – A Medical Clinic – Family Eyecare – Veterinary Clinic – 2 Fitness Centers – Day Care and Senior Care – 3 General Contractors – 8 Churches – 3 RE Agencies – 3 Storage Centers – 7 Local Utility and Waste Management Services – 4 Vehicle Sales and Service Companies – 6 Gasoline Stations and Multiple Business, Home and Professional Services
Food and Dining
2 major grocery stores.
9 restaurants and fast food services.
Some interesting facts:
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An on-line poll voted Canyon Lake, Whitney as the second best lake in Central Texas, Austin to Dallas.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dammed the Brazos River in 1951, creating Lake Whitney.
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The lake covers 37 square miles with over 225 miles of shoreline.
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Lake Whitney was the site of the very first bass fishing tournament
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Organized by the local newspaper, it took place in 1955 with 73 teams participating.
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The Amazon Prime original movie The Vast of Night was shot in Whitney.
