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Goose Hunting Capital

About Eagle Lake, TX

Welcome to Eagle Lake, a Colorado County city known as the Goose Hunting Capital of the World, set amid rice paddies between Houston and San Antonio.

Eagle Lake is a city in southeastern Colorado County, Texas, situated on the coastal plain between Houston and San Antonio. The 2020 census counted 3,442 residents. The community developed as a railroad and agricultural shipping center, and rice farming has long anchored the local economy, shaping both the landscape and the town's identity. Eagle Lake is best known as the 'Goose Hunting Capital of the World,' a nickname earned because the lake and the surrounding rice paddies attract large numbers of migratory waterfowl, making the area a destination for goose and duck hunting. The Colorado River basin's wetlands and flooded fields create one of Texas' most important wintering areas for geese, drawing hunters and outdoor enthusiasts from across the state and beyond. The city is also home to what is promoted as the largest private lake in Texas, along with a golf course and the Eagle Lake Regional Airport, which serves light aircraft. The Prairie Edge Museum on Main Street preserves local history, and the area's agricultural heritage remains visible in the surrounding fields and grain elevators. Students attend the Rice Consolidated Independent School District, including Eagle Lake Intermediate School, with high school students attending Rice High School in nearby Altair. Eagle Lake functions as a compact, self-contained community serving the surrounding agricultural region, with schools, businesses, and services clustered near the rail line and highway. The city sits along U.S. Route 90 Alternate, a short distance from Interstate 10, which links it to Houston to the east and San Antonio to the west. Eagle Lake's combination of waterfowl habitat, rice-farming heritage, and small-town character defines its place within Colorado County.

Population 3,442
County Colorado County
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What county is Eagle Lake, Texas in?

Eagle Lake is in southeastern Colorado County, Texas, on the coastal plain between Houston and San Antonio, along U.S. Route 90 Alternate and near Interstate 10. The city had a population of 3,442 in 2020.

What is Eagle Lake, Texas known for?

Eagle Lake is known as the 'Goose Hunting Capital of the World.' The lake and surrounding rice paddies attract large numbers of migratory waterfowl, making it a destination for goose and duck hunting.

What lake is in Eagle Lake, Texas?

Eagle Lake is home to what is promoted as the largest private lake in Texas, along with a golf course and the Eagle Lake Regional Airport, which serves light aircraft.

What school district serves Eagle Lake, Texas?

Students in Eagle Lake attend the Rice Consolidated Independent School District, which serves southeastern Colorado County and operates Eagle Lake Intermediate School. High school students attend Rice High School in nearby Altair.

Where is Eagle Lake, Texas located?

Eagle Lake sits between Houston and San Antonio, along U.S. Route 90 Alternate and a short distance from Interstate 10. Rice farming and waterfowl hunting anchor the local economy in Colorado County.

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About Eagle Lake

Real Estate & Housing

Housing in Eagle Lake is predominantly single-family and modestly scaled, reflecting its role as an agricultural town. The stock includes older homes near the downtown and rail corridor, mid-century ranch houses, and newer construction on the city's edges, with rural acreage available in the surrounding rice country. Homeownership rates are high, and the cost of housing is low compared with the Houston and Austin metros, appealing to families, hunters, and retirees seeking space and a slower pace.

Neighborhoods

Eagle Lake is organized around its historic downtown and the rail corridor, with residential streets radiating outward into the surrounding farmland. Older homes line the tree-shaded blocks near Main Street, while newer subdivisions occupy the city's edges. Beyond the limits, rice fields, wetlands, and ranchland define the landscape, with scattered rural homesites. The community's neighborhoods reflect its history as an agricultural railroad town rather than rapid suburban growth.

Lifestyle in Eagle Lake

Life in Eagle Lake is tied to agriculture, hunting, and small-town community. The winter waterfowl season brings hunters and guides to the area, and the lake and golf course provide year-round recreation. The Prairie Edge Museum and local events anchor civic life, while Houston and San Antonio are within a drive for larger amenities. Residents enjoy a quiet, rural pace and the close-knit character of a Texas agricultural town.

Schools & Education

Students in Eagle Lake attend the Rice Consolidated Independent School District, which operates Eagle Lake Intermediate School and other campuses serving southeastern Colorado County, with high school students attending Rice High School in Altair. The district serves a rural, agricultural population and is a central institution in the community. Its consolidated structure brings together students from several small towns in the region.

Getting Around

Eagle Lake sits along U.S. Route 90 Alternate, which connects the city to Houston to the east and San Antonio to the west, and Interstate 10 passes a short distance to the north. The Eagle Lake Regional Airport serves light aircraft, and the Union Pacific rail line still carries freight through the community. Most travel is by private vehicle, with regional services in Columbus, El Campo, and the Houston area.

Parks & Recreation

Eagle Lake's recreation centers on the lake, golf course, and waterfowl hunting. The lake supports fishing and boating, while the golf course offers a full round in a small-town setting. The surrounding rice paddies and wetlands create one of Texas' premier goose-hunting areas, drawing waterfowlers each winter. The Eagle Lake Regional Airport serves aviation enthusiasts, and the nearby Colorado River and coastal plain offer additional outdoor pursuits.

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square_foot Price per Sq Ft $169
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718 Partridge Lane For Sale $259,900
718 Partridge Lane
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
3 Beds 2 Baths 1850 Sq Ft Built 1980 90611946
501 Mccarty Avenue For Sale $750,000
501 Mccarty Avenue
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
4 Beds 3.5 Baths 4614 Sq Ft Built 1900 51518703
618 Melody Lane For Sale $449,900
618 Melody Lane
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
4 Beds 3 Baths 2909 Sq Ft Built 1968 73306407
707 S Mccarty Avenue For Sale $359,000
707 S Mccarty Avenue
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
4 Beds 4 Baths 3603 Sq Ft Built 1943 23302457
945 Lake Avenue For Sale $150,000
945 Lake Avenue
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
2 Beds 1 Baths 732 Sq Ft Built 1978 52914529
208 W Center Street For Sale $205,000
208 W Center Street
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
3 Beds 1 Baths 1389 Sq Ft Built 1956 66108742
500 Shirley Street For Sale $189,900
500 Shirley Street
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
3 Beds 2 Baths 1100 Sq Ft Built 1982 82588008
106 W Prairie Avenue For Sale $185,000
106 W Prairie Avenue
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
2 Beds 2 Baths 2322 Sq Ft Built 1910 62170560
706 Cemetery Avenue For Sale $120,000
706 Cemetery Avenue
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
3 Beds 1 Baths 1292 Sq Ft Built 1950 31048412
401 W A STREET For Sale $193,500
401 W A STREET
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
2 Beds 2 Baths 1110 Sq Ft Built 2026 54031245
1022 Pearl Lane For Sale $439,000
1022 Pearl Lane
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
5 Beds 2.5 Baths 3295 Sq Ft Built 1983 54605415
1013 Quail Lane For Sale $450,000
1013 Quail Lane
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 3266 Sq Ft Built 1953 97801979
400 Stevenson Street For Sale $115,000
400 Stevenson Street
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
3 Beds 2 Baths 1467 Sq Ft Built 1940 20125492
727 Partridge Lane For Sale $355,000
727 Partridge Lane
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
3 Beds 2 Baths 2070 Sq Ft Built 1979 16646006
400 S Austin Road For Rent $761
400 S Austin Road
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
1 Beds 1 Baths Built 1980 64602763
710 Milam Avenue For Sale $189,000
710 Milam Avenue
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
3 Beds 2 Baths 1358 Sq Ft Built 1930 22796196
107 E Main Street For Sale $480,000
107 E Main Street
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
2 Beds 1 Baths 6640 Sq Ft Built 1904 48046992
401 E Main Street For Rent $2,700
401 E Main Street
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
1959 Sq Ft Built 1946 84247557
306 First Street For Sale $79,000
306 First Street
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
2 Beds 1 Baths 858 Sq Ft Built 1942 74306918
117 Laughlin Road For Sale $365,000
117 Laughlin Road
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
4 Beds 2 Baths 2290 Sq Ft Built 1970 29450397
100 Justin Way For Rent $887
100 Justin Way
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
2 Beds 1 Baths Built 1985 2565037
607 E Main Street For Sale $337,900
607 E Main Street
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
1 Baths 2940 Sq Ft Built 1952 35344389
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