While much of the country gears up for autumn’s cold front, Texas Hill County is just getting its second wind. Beach season is still alive and well along the sandy banks of Canyon Lake, a particularly gorgeous section of the meandering Guadalupe River. Anglers, paddlers, boating enthusiasts, and beachgoers alike cannot resist Canyon Lake’s teal aqua, especially when it’s so close to historic New Braunfels.
New Braunfels Escapes, as a side note, boasts a small collection of waterfront homes that are a stone’s throw from Canyon Lake. Let’s dive into this region’s many aquatic adventures that are bound to be the highlight of your upcoming stay.
Canyon Lake Beach Life: Tranquility and Natural Beauty Await
If you’re lucky enough to book a getaway at Tranquility by the Shore, Endless Tranquility, or A Shore Thing, you’ll be greeted with private beach acreage. Water shoes are encouraged as these secluded beaches aren’t professionally groomed. However, the whole family will assuredly find a new meaning to the word serenity while sunbathing, swimming, and tossing the football along the banks of Canyon Lake.
Because this acreage is yours (for the duration of your stay), you can swiftly designate a picnic area where snacks and adult beverages are readily available. There are also several nearby beaches if you prefer to people-watch or meet other families, including Canyon Beach, Comal Park, and Jacobs Creek Park.
Boat Rentals and Fishing Adventures
Boating and fishing go together like peanut butter and jelly. Hidden beneath Canyon Lake’s surface lies an underwater army of bass, mainly largemouth, with some Guadalupe, smallmouth, striped, and white bass mixed into the schools. There’s something genuinely moving about how white bass glisten in the sunshine. Meanwhile, three types of catfish also swarm along the northern rim of this peaceful reservoir. If you’re in desperate need of a temporary vessel, look no further than Watercraft Rentals Inc., Lake Life, and the local marina.
Jet Ski, Kayak, and Snorkel
There are nearly a dozen ways to explore Canyon Lake, including boat, jet ski, or kayak. Thankfully, several local outfitters provide affordable rental services, such as Paddle Canyon Lake (the best kayak and paddleboard option in the area) and, yes, the local marina. Canyon Lake’s marina rents pontoons, jet skis (also known as “wave runners”), kayaks, and paddleboards. Because the lake is so pristine (it’s a Guadalupe River basin, after all), we highly recommend bringing your snorkeling gear. The rocky floor is a uniquely-preserved spectacle, and you’re bound to stumble upon a small school of bass or a sizable catfish during your underwater excursion.
To book one of New Braunfels Escapes’ Canyon Lake cabins, please visit us online (or call us directly at 830-632-5455). Don’t forget to browse through our travel guide to obtain several more vacation ideas.