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Amistad National Recreation Area
Freshwater Plants
 
Nature and Science

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Lake Amistad is home to several species of aquatic plants. Pondweed and Hydrilla are the most common, seen in abundance around the edge of the lake. They provide shelter for the young fish and invertebrates that feed the trophy bass our visiting fishermen catch.

U.S. Air Force fighter planes over Lake Amistad  

Did You Know?
Laughlin Air Force Base has a marina and campground on Lake Amistad for active and retired military personnel.

Last Updated: February 08, 2007 at 10:57 EST