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Fun Fact: Lake Amistad has more shoreline than Texas has coastline. (Texas-367 miles of coast- line, Amistad-856 miles of shoreline) Under-Fished Lake If you're a serious bass fisherman, you already know that Lake Amistad offers some of the best bass fishing in the world. Con- sidered under-fished now for many years, as well as the recent increase in catch-and-release, Amistad is currently enjoying ex- cellent stocks of America's most popular game fish, Large Mouth Bass, but also the hard-fighting Striped Bass, Crappie, and the popular Sunfish are plentiful. The ever-elusive Alligator Gar is also found in Lake Amis- tad. But local anglers say that if you spot an Alligator Gar, you should mark your calendar because those 100 plus pound fish, though fairly hearty, are pretty shy so just keep looking! Prehistoric Adventure With over 360 million years of history for you to explore in the cliffs and caves, along the shore, and in the whole Amistad National Recreational Area, it's easy to step out of the water and back in time. Humans have lived in this area for over 12,000 years, and there are over 400 recorded archaeological sites to seek out and explore. Take advantage of this season's high water levels and explore the many excellent examples of 4,000-year-old rock art located in the upper reaches of the reservoir. Pictographs in Panther and Parida Caves are local favorites. Pull into the boat dock at Padilla Cave and take a walk down the 300-foot designated trail. No need for a guide with all of the interpretive signs along the way. Panther cave is just as easy to get to from the water. The boat dock and trail there will lead you to a 60-foot steel staircase. It's a little scary, but worth the climb to see the prehistoric 80-foot long panel on the rear wall of the cave. To learn more about how to really explore and enjoy Lake Amistad any time of season, be sure to stop in at the marina shop and ask the locals. With everything from world-class fish- ing, miles of shoreline dotted with private coves, ancient rock art sites and seemingly endless water sports, it's tough to choose just how to spend your time at Lake Amistad National Recre- ation Area. For houseboat reservations and information call 800- 255-5561 or visit www.lakeamistadresort.com. To check on other popular houseboat vacations from Forever Resorts visit www.foreverresorts.com. feature 42 Houseboatmagazine.com