McGovern Lake
McGovern Lake is an 8-acre (3.2 ha) lake in Houston's Hermann Park, in the U.S. state of Texas.
| McGovern Lake | |
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 The lake in 2014 | |
  McGovern Lake Location in Texas | |
| Location | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 29.7174°N 95.391°W |
The lake in 2012
Description and history
The lake has been described as "the sparkling jewel that anchors the park and its surrounding attractions".[1] It has three islands, two of which are designated for migratory birds. Visitors can fish at Bob's Fishing Pier or ride pedal boats.[2]
The lake was expanded and restored during 1999–2001, and was reopened by Mayor Lee Brown in April 2001. The project cost $4 million. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department restocked the lake, and fishing permits started being issued again in 2002.[3] Species include bass and bluegill.[4]
See also
References
- "A love letter to Houston's green spaces: Hermann Park". KTRK-TV. April 16, 2017. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
- "Points of Interest: McGovern Lake". Hermann Park Conservancy. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
- "Hermann Park's McGovern Lake opens". Houston Chronicle. April 26, 2001. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
- "Top Spots To Go Fishing Near Houston". CBS Houston. April 11, 2015. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
External links
Media related to McGovern Lake at Wikimedia Commons
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