Lake house as a bug out location? opinions?

Old SF Guy said:

My thoughts are a little different and more from a strategic stand point. Water (especially fresh water) and Fish would become highly sought after and folks would set up around any available water source. This would be fine for the immediate few days to weeks, but ultimately I believe the location would become extremely populated with more and more pushing in attempting to get to the Food and the Water...and they aren't going to move on. At first I think it would be as simple as leave me alone and I will leave you alone. But overtime when the idea that folks are over fishing and the lake cannot sustain an indefinite number of folks, people will begin to become violent. Simple theft of fishing gear, boats, etc, and growing to violence against each other... This is assuming that its not some rogue group that moves in from the start because someone in the gang understands that a Lake means food and water. So with me not knowing anything about your lake, I would say it probably would be great for the immediate aftermath, but given enough time it would look more dangerous than safe and a good plan "B" would need to be executed. I think any lake that is on a map (printed) would become a place for the masses over a short span, depending on how serious the circumstances are. All my military training has taught me to avoid setting up on such places or to use the "lure" of the water to establish ambushes....but this isn't a typical military situation. It probably didn't help you much...sorry, but I recommend a lot of ammo, a network of early warning (lp/op's) and a good Plan "B".[/QUOTE]

I just wanted to reiterate the bold point. I think its well said and on point. At this point I have not google mapped the property but am curious about the "other side" of the lake. Where is the nearest mass population? I tend to think in TN things would a little different in that a lot of places produce more than they consume (food wise) and that will be an attribute to the area in SHTF. In areas where there isn't a lot of food production or farmland I'd be more concerned.

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