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McGovern Lake is an 8-acre (3.2 ha) lake in Houston's Hermann Park, in the U.S. state of Texas.

McGovern Lake
The lake in 2014
McGovern Lake
Location in Texas
LocationHouston, Texas, U.S.
Coordinates29.7174°N 95.391°W / 29.7174; -95.391
The lake in 2012
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


  1. "A love letter to Houston's green spaces: Hermann Park". KTRK-TV. April 16, 2017. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
  2. "Points of Interest: McGovern Lake". Hermann Park Conservancy. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
  3. "Hermann Park's McGovern Lake opens". Houston Chronicle. April 26, 2001. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
  4. "Top Spots To Go Fishing Near Houston". CBS Houston. April 11, 2015. Retrieved May 22, 2019.



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