I grew up on Lake Ballinger in the 70's & 80's. Caught lots of trout, perch, catfish, crayfish, fresh water clams etc. Funny thing is while fishing that lake for 14 years I never caught a bass! Used to walk right outside my bed room onto the dock & catch 16-19inch trout all the time. Used to play "Hobbit" on the island & sneak out at night to wander all the way around the lake thru everybody's yards & the Nile Country Club & Lake Ballinger Golf Course.
I remember the first time we witnessed a flock of Canada Geese fly in for the winter! We were delighted & noted the day! 10 years later we hated the things- they never left.