Parks & Lakes Report from David Mohr
Happy Fall, Neighbors, This is David Mohr, your Lakes and Parks Chairman, Country Place Board. I’m sending this message to give you all an update on the progress of the Lakes and Parks, as well as some other reminders and concerns for your information. 2024 has been an outstanding year for the lakes of our […]
CPCA Dues
For .89¢ a day, I get to fish the lakes with our sons and grandson, walk the trails on association property, and attend all the functions, both the traditional and additional ones Valencia has added to the mix. I have applauded developer Larry Branch for creating this oasis of tranquility we call Country Place, but […]
Wet Summer = Full Lakes
Tyler just finished its wettest July in years. The average rainfall for July is 2.10″. As of yesterday we had recorded 5.95″. Our lakes are all overflowing…a rarity for August 1st. The fish are happy…and so are the fishermen. 2.10 12.73 5.95
Remembering Jerry Jones

Friend and neighbor Jerry Jones passed away on April 1st of 2023. I had spoken with Jerry in March when I called to brag about a big bass our grandson, Jack, had caught and to inquire about his health (he’d had heart surgery a few weeks earlier). He sounded weak but he complimented Jack on […]
After the Rains
I just got home and checked the rain gauge. It read 8″ and was almost overflowing. After a year that saw us 9″ below our normal rainfall, it’s a plus to start off the new year with a frog-strangler. The waterfall below Old Lake (#1) is roaring.
CPCA Lakes
Country Place Community Association owns and maintains four lakes and members are encouraged to use them. Our dues are used to keep the dams, piers and bridges in good repair, to stock and feed the fish, and to mow the shores and areas around the lakes. The three largest lakes are all fed by the […]
The Happiest Day
Last evening Jack and I were once again catching bream when his bobber disappeared and when he set the hook, I heard a loud screech from the drag on his reel. The next five minutes were somewhat chaotic, with me trying to help him hold the rod tip up while the big cat made three […]
Fishing Country Place
One of the best things about living in Country Place is seeing kids learn to fish. Our boys spent many happy hours on CP water, and I am now doing my best to indoctrinate our grandson, Jack. I bought him an Ugly Stick last week and he has become quite proficient at casting and catching […]
Our Lakes
One of the benefits of living in our neighborhood AND being a member of the association is the fishing. Both our boys grew up fishing these lakes and our oldest still has the passion for it. He, along with grandson Jack and his girlfriend, spend many evenings catching and releasing bream, bass, and catfish.