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.

Fishing is a big draw for Lake Bob Sandlin. This popular fishing destination for East Texas locals offers a great variety of fish including largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie. Water skiing, wakeboarding, hiking, camping, and mountain biking are also popular activities for outdoor enthusiasts to do on and off the water.

Bird watchers and nature lovers enjoy the walking paths along the lake shoreline where the wildlife and birds can be seen all year long. Eagles can be seen during the winter months.

In 1977 Lake Bob Sandlin was impounded southwest of Mount Pleasant, Texas. The lake is 65 feet deep at its deepest point. The lake experiences water level changes of around two to three feet each year. The water is moderately clear with a visiability of two to four feet deep.

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 163 acre gated community on Lake Bob Sandlin with 24 hour security. The community features luxury lakefront and lake view homes, a Beach Club with private beach, a swimming pool, outdoor grill, community docks, and a lounge area. The area offers several public and private golf courses just a short drive from the lake.

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