Boating on Lake Lewisville

Once known as "The Most Dangerous Lake in North Texas", Lake Lewisville has become a favorite of the experienced boater. The rigorous tagging and marking of water hazards, as well as the enforcement of the speed limit have led to the change in the lake. In the past few years the lake has been uncharacteristically low. This has made it a challenge to navigate.

Before starting your exploration of Lake Lewisville, study the navigation map, thoroughly. Most of the above water tree stumps are noted, but don't let that fool you; there are still hazards under the water. There is an extensive sand bar extending 25 feet or more from the shoreline. The depth of the water covering the sand bar is about four feet, and less in some places.

Lake Lewisville is a very large lake, fed by many small streams and the Trinity River. There are numerous fingers and inlets along the perimeter of the lake. You must exercise caution while traveling on these fingers, as they are shallow and full of snags, but that is what the bass love. Take your fish finder and pay attention to the depth meter.

Only 35 miles north of Dallas, with three major marinas and hundreds of public boat ramps make for easy access to the lake. Jet skis, sailboats and water skiers make Lake Lewisville their summer playground. It is a very beautiful lake with miles and miles of pristine shoreline. There are five State Parks and over fifty city parks that allow you to enjoy the lake from the shore.

Lake Lewisville was once known as Lake Dallas. It used to be the main water source for the City of Dallas. There are four cities underneath the lake that were real communities before the lake was constructed. In certain places you can see the city streets running right into the lake. The communities currently around the lake, like Lewisville, The Colony, Hickory Creek and Lake Dallas provide top notch restaurants and hotels for visitors to the lake.