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Lake Conroe

Boat Ramps
30
Access Points
32
Species
38

Lake Conroe is a 20,118-acre reservoir situated on the West Fork of the San Jacinto River in Montgomery and Walker Counties, Texas. Built in 1973 by the San Jacinto River Authority, Texas Water Development Board, and the City of Houston, this popular fishing destination is located just an hour north of Houston. The Sam Houston National Forest borders most of the upper third of the lake, while the lower two-thirds are surrounded by residential and commercial development. Lake Conroe features diverse habitats including standing timber in the upper reservoir, rip-rap along the dam and bridges, bulkheads with boat docks dominating the southern shoreline, and various types of aquatic vegetation throughout. With over 157 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 70 feet, Lake Conroe offers year-round fishing opportunities for anglers of all skill levels.

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Lake Conroe. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Lake Conroe Park Access

Lake Conroe Park Access

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Know where you can legally fish on Lake Conroe

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Texas licenses and regulations

Texas Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Texas Fishing License

All residents and visitors over the age of 17 require a Texas fishing license to reel in fish, mussels, clams, and crayfish across the state. In addition, you’ll need specific tags or endorsements based on the size of the catch and its location.

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Texas Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Texas Stream Access Laws

Access must usually be obtained through the use of public property. The typical access may be from the right of way of a public road that crosses the stream, through a publicly owned boat launch area, or from some other public land (a park, for example) adjacent to the stream. There is no general right to cross private property to get to a navigable stream. There are a number of privately owned parks or campgrounds where members of the public may have access to a navigable stream by paying a small fee to the landowner. If the private landowner forbids access, an attempt to use the private land would be a trespass. Texas courts have recognized that a member of the public may engage in a variety of lawful activities along a navigable stream. Besides boating, persons may swim, float, walk, wade, picnic, camp, and (with a license) fish. Public use must be confined to the stream bed and, to a limited extent, the banks. State law prohibits parking on a highway bridge and generally forbids (with certain exceptions) parking in the main traveled part of a highway. Within a public road’s right of way, private fencing that restricts public passage to the stream is illegal.

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Take Lake Conroe with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

  • Use the map without signal

    Download the map around Lake Conroe to use it offline when coverage drops.

  • Log your catches here

    Keep a private fishing journal for Lake Conroe to find where and when fish are biting for you.

  • HD depth charts from Garmin

    Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.

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