Lake LivingstonLake Livingston is in the part of Texas, close to Louisiana and the Gulf Coast, with the highest population of alligators. Anglers have been reporting large gator sightings for years.
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Outside Lake Lewisville, you can find alligators in Lake Worth, Caddo Lake, and Eagle Mountain Lake. If you're afraid of having a close encounter with an alligator at one of these lakes, you shouldn't be. For most of the alligator-infested lakes in Texas, sightings are few and far between.
The majority of alligator-infested lakes are in Florida, with Lake Jesup being the most infested lake in the United States. This lake in central Florida is home to an estimated 13,000 alligators.
Yes, while it is not an everyday occurrence alligators do enjoy a day at the beach as well. Alligators that live in our bodies of freshwater throughout the island collect parasites on their body as shown to the left. These freshwater parasites can't handle the saltwater.
The great news is, swimming in Texas lakes is just as safe as swimming in any natural body of water, taking into account the possible risks outlined above.