Visiting Kingsland in January of 2023 and went to the bait shop. Bait shop is absolutely amazing!…read moreNoticed this tiny house over the lake and asked about it. Had the absolute best day of fishing with the kids ever! There was a lot of plant growth around the house but with the googan frog it posed very few if any challenges outside the crappie house and inside was absolute magic . Was so grateful for the experience. Went back again at end of summer break and learned it was shut down indefinitely. If it ever opens again would love to bring the kids back , but respect the decision of the owner. The bait shop and cabins and location are simply awesome !

When we went in to ask some questions, the guy was complete a**hole. He wouldn't answer any…read morequestions and then his credit card machine didn't work. He told us he would be open for 15 more minutes so we rushed to a gas station got cash and we were back within eight minutes. He was closed. at 5:54, six minutes before 6 o'clock. do not give this guy your business, travel however far you need to get bait somewhere else

Very helpful and good selection of products. My grandson loves this place and we support local…read morebusinesses like this family run operation for value and insight.

Oh this is fantastic! These folks are so friendly and helpful. They've really cleaned up the…read moreplace and made lots of improvements. They've invested a great deal into their minnow and bait holding tanks, as well. Plus they have a precious puppy right now as a greeter, so how could you NOT stop by. Everything is well organized and they know their fishing equipment. Great folks, make sure to stop in and check out the place! Pretty soon they will have a BBQ place out back! They also have snacks, sodas, and water. Soon they will carry beer!

I have no complaints, if you're going to go fishing early in the morning you need to pay attention…read moreto the business hours because they don't open up till 8 AM. Therefore you have to buy your bait the night before or I should say the day before because they close at five. Reasonably priced minnows, perch, goldfish, worms and tackle is available or anything else you might need last minute.

The customer service was fantastic and their fishing product is very good…read more They are passionate with the customers.

Great fishing gear and knowledgeable people! If you are thinking of taking up fishing, have done…read moresome fishing or have experience, this store can definitely up your game. I came in to get my son some fishing gear as a gift. He used to fish a lot and hasn't fished in Austin but keeps talking about it. Michael was very helpful. He really understands the rivers and lakes and knows what kinds of lures to use, how to use them, times of day and changes of seasons. It wan't a lecture and was very interesting. I got a simple group of lures and a rod. Thank you!

The service was really nice and the prices were way better than at any other marina. Could use a…read morefew updates.

Well, I dropped the ball by not reading reviews in advance! First of all, I think it is strange…read morethat their business name seems to be different depending on where you look. Yelp shows Lake LBJ Resort & Marina, their website is lakelbjfun.com and at the top of their website it says Lake LBJ Marina and Country Club. This run down place is neither a "resort" nor "country club". When we first pulled up we were a little concerned but headed inside anyway since it was our daughters birthday and we had 4 teenagers super excited about tubing. Reeked of cigarettes inside so I asked my husband, "before we rent can we go and look at the boats". We went outside to the small dock and looked at two boats side by side, one was very decent looking and the other was HORRIBLE! A guy yells down at us from the bar area, we asked which boat was for us? He points to the run down nasty looking boat that had very moldy seats, dirty towels on board, torn back seat and dirty floors. I pointed to the boat and said "this one"? He responded yes, and I repeated "this one, not the other?" He raised his voice and said "I am just going to cancel you, it is obvious from your questions you will not be satisfied". He continued yelling at us saying if we wanted to rent a $300,000 boat for $300 we were crazy and should just buy our own boat". Absurd that a business owner would say such a thing. I admit my response was poor (with my shock and dismay getting the better of me), I replied "we have a boat a**hole (fuel pump broken) so we know how a boat should look". As we were leaving he continued ranting and raving to anyone within ear shot. He then called me an a**hole to which my husband then stepped in and the guy shut up. I don't know how this place is still in business and I mean that with all sincerity. To say that their equipment is "painstakingly maintained" is a blatant lie! Went to another rental place by Horseshoe Bay and got a nice, CLEAN boat with very friendly and polite staff.

They say they have scuba equipment but online only: bait and shift. No search option on website…read more Good luck finding a sales clerk or map of detailed map of store. Franchise not likely to last with so many better sopping options. For their variety and convenience, I gave 3 stars.

Review from 2024: I cringe if I have to go to this store and…read moreneed help. I wanted to buy a mountain bike for my teenage grandson. After finding a bike I was interested in, I was thrilled to find a button on the shelf to press for help, alas, it was broken and didn't work. I waited a good 10 minutes on line to check out. There were 2 cashiers for about 15 people (most were behind me by the time I got to one. He told me he'd have someone meet me back there. I got back there, no one! Two women were folding clothing and ignored me. Finally someone got this great guy Bryan to help me. We got my bike (which was on sale) and he cut the long line at the cashiers and checked me out. He offered to help me put it in the car too. Very helpful. The store is severely understaffed. If you can find what you want and get it up front, you're OK. But it's very difficult to get help. Review from 2018: Academy doesn't have a very good selection of tennis gear, but I guess that's based on demand. They do have great deals on decent clothing, often reduced to excellent prices. Recently I bought decent baseball caps and t-shirts for $4.99 each! Needed a couple of bikes for young grandchildren. They had a sale. Had to search for a person to help, but finally got two brand new, fully assembled kids bikes for only $44 each. Truly a good place to shop, especially if you're looking to save a few bucks.

Nicest guy ever and really puts in the extra mile so that you have a great experience! My husband…read moreand I ran into him one day at a local bait shop. He told us about his business, so we booked a trip. Got there early this morning and had a great adventure! We learned lots of things and will definitely be back. He's reasonably priced, incredibly pleasant, and is great at his job. We had tons of fun and went home with enough fish for several dinners! What more could you want?! Oh, and considering how quickly I sunburn, I appreciated the shade he has on his boat!

From the owner: I specialize in Striped bass, hybrid bass and white bass. However I will go for catfish if…read morerequested. I clean all your fish after the trip, I fillet and bag them.

I would give a more accurate review if this place operated normally, all the times I have gone…read morethere it has been closed. It can be long travel for some people, be aware that you can find the place closed like no one has been there in some years.

The product is the best attractant we have used. We bought the Peanut Butter and it arrived in two…read moredays. We used it on friday and saturday morning, are feeder was covered in wild hogs and deer. Best customer service and best product on the martket

The folks at Living Waters Fly Fishing have been outstanding in helping my wife and me get started…read morein fly fishing. They sold us reasonably priced started combos of rod, reel and tackle. Their guide KC guided us for our first guided instructional / coaching fishing trip to the San Gabriel River where we caught loads of bass, sunfish, Rios, Warmouths. KC introduced US to popper dropper fishing with nymphs, which yielded great success!! We attended their free Saturday class on introduction to fly fishing which included hands-on casting instruction and tips on where to fish, tackle to use and solid common sense conservation information. Living Waters conducts countless classes free to any and all who register. These classes are in part funded by federal or state grants awarded to qualifying organizations that DO NOT CHARGE for the classes. This is like gold for newbies like me. Inasmuch as I apparently like to decorate riverside trees with colorful flies, they have sold me countless flies to replace them. Once when I broke the tip of my 5 weight 9 ft TFO rod, they partnered with the rod manufacturer and arranged for a replacement tip to be on hand at Living Waters when we were passing thru Round Rock to go fishing on the San Marcos. Thank you TFO and Living Waters!!! I recently went on a guided float trip on the Llano River with guides Jim and KC lost count of the fish I caught and released and among those, countless Rios, which I LOVE to hook and fight. I am in a lather to float the Llano with them again as soon as they arrange another trip. (I've asked them to grant me first right of refusal because I'm so special!!!!). Check out their beautiful videos of fooling fish with fly rods and tackle! So go see the folks at Living Waters already!! You'll thank me!!

I have been taking the living waters beginner class on tying flys. I will say that Chris is a great…read moreAmerican by offering this service to the community and mankind free of charge and you get to keep the flys you create. His facility is clean and upscale and in a great location. Rumor has it that he has the best selection and in stock materials in Central Texas and maybe even all of Texas for making flys. I would have to agree with that rumor. I think personally he has an incredible shop that would making any angler pleased. I look forward to learning more about the craft and hobby of fly fishing by Chris and his staff at Living Waters. If you have ever had the dream of learning to fly fish. Living Waters will have you covered from A to Z. You will have a in-depth foundational knowledge on how to use tools and materials to create fly bait that is literally art. ~Seth~ Picture is from a night of tying flys after class, back at the house.

This is a very large sports and outdoor store. I honestly believe that if there's an activity…read moreyou're interested in, they have what you need--or they can get it. I was impressed with the amount of water- related sports equipment were available: kayaks, fishing piles, life jackets, and inter tubes, to highlight a few. The typical sports equipment is well-supported too: there's a great basketball and baseball section. That said, archery and boxing is here too! Solid clothing brands can be found, including Carhart, LL Bean, and Columbia. They also sell guns and carry a solid supply of ammunition. Yeti and Igloo products dominate. My only complaint is the lack of service I received. I was looking for a treadmill. I investigated each one as well as I could from the little information provided, but no one noticed me there. I ended up at their competitor.

Came here to look for a pair of soccer shoes and I was able to find it fairly quickly with decent…read moreprice! Wish they have more varieties to be honest but it's good for now! Cheers