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Lake Athens is a spring fed lake about 80 miles SE of Dallas TX. It is near Athens, TX, the county seat of Henderson County. The lake is about 5 miles long, has numerous fingers, and is excellent for fishing, skiing and overall recreation. The bottom is sand, and you can see the bottom and fish around your boat dock. During the summer, each Tues. evening the marina has a fishing tournament with cash prizes. The marina also has a restaurant with great catfish and burgers.
It is owned and controlled by the Lake Athens Water Authority, and accommodates all types of boats and PWC's.
Jet Skis:
Are they permitted? Yes
Swimming:
Can you swim in the lake? Yes
Water quality?
Excellent, sand bottom, spring fed
Water Level:
Average water level variance? 1-2 feet
Boat Docks:
Are they permitted? Yes
Power Boats:
Are they permitted? Yes
Depth of Lake:
40 ft.
Nearby cities:
Athens 5 miles, Tyler 30 miles
Nearest airport:
Athens, 5 miles, general aviation, Tyler has commercial air service
Building restrictions:
None in general, various subdivisions have restrictions.
