Lake Whitney is a beautiful lake with a lot to offer in recreational activities.  Lake Whitney is a popular lake for boating, sailing, waterskiing, jet skiing, scuba diving, fishing, and swimming.   Lake Whitney is located on the Brazos River. Lake Whitney is a large lake with 225 miles of shoreline and 37 square miles of coverage. Lake Whitney’s clear, blue water and its varied shoreline, from nice sandy beaches to steep bluffs, make it a popular recreation lake.