LCRA, PEC award $23,370 grant to build a lighted pier at Lakeview Park on Lake LBJ
New pier in Granite Shoals will create a free, safe spot to fish
Dec. 3, 2025
GRANITE SHOALS, Texas – The City of Granite Shoals soon will build a lighted fishing pier at Lakeview Park on Lake LBJ, thanks to a $23,370 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Pedernales Electric Cooperative.
The community grant, along with a $6,500 matching contribution from the city, will fund the new pier, which will offer free and convenient access for residents and visitors who want to fish the lake. The low-profile design will preserve scenic views and protect the natural shoreline.
“This project has been years in the making, and it gives Lakeview Park something it’s always lacked — a place to fish off the bank without the hassles of brush, shallow water or nearby boat traffic,” said Dr. Steve Hougen, Granite Shoals mayor pro tem and parks committee liaison. “Parents and kids will be able to walk out, drop a line and enjoy the simple, timeless experience. Think of that classic ‘Andy Griffith’ moment of Andy and Opie walking home together with fishing poles and fish on a stringer.”
Granite Shoals is known as the City of Parks because it has 19 public parks, with 15 of those on the water. Eight of the parks have boat ramps, but fishing next to a busy boat ramps is not ideal. The new T-head pier at Lakeview Park, where there is no boat ramp, is designed to provide easy walk-out access to the lake during regular park hours, improving safety and reducing shoreline wear from wading and bank casting.
“We’re grateful for LCRA’s and PEC’s support, which helped move a long-discussed idea into action,” Hougen said. “The pier will be open to everyone, no reservations or fees required. It will be a community spot where families can fish, take photos and connect with the lake.”
This is one of 41 grants awarded recently through LCRA Community Grants. These grants are awarded twice a year as part of LCRA’s effort to give back to communities in its wholesale electric, water and transmission service areas. Pedernales Electric Cooperative is one of LCRA’s wholesale electric customers and is a partner in the Community Grants program.
For more information about Granite Shoals parks and upcoming improvements, visit www.graniteshoals.org.
Applications for the next round of grants will be accepted in January. More information is available at lcra.org/cdpp.
About LCRA
The Lower Colorado River Authority serves customers and communities throughout Texas by managing the lower Colorado River; generating and transmitting electric power; providing a clean, reliable water supply; and offering outdoor adventures at more than 40 parks along the Colorado River from the Texas Hill Country to the Gulf Coast. LCRA and its employees are committed to fulfilling our mission to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve through water stewardship, energy and community service. LCRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1934 and receives no state appropriations.
About PEC
Founded in 1938 by then-Congressman Lyndon B. Johnson, Pedernales Electric Cooperative Inc. is the nation’s largest member-owned distribution electric cooperative serving more than 430,000 meters across the Texas Hill Country. An industry-recognized leader providing outstanding member service and reliable electricity, PEC conducts its business via a transparent and democratic process and encourages member participation.
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