Reservoir · Texas
Lake Conroe near Conroe
Location Snapshot
Lake Conroe is a 20,118-acre West Fork San Jacinto River reservoir north of Houston, with broad open water in its lower basin and standing timber remaining along the upper river channel. Largemouth bass, black crappie, and channel catfish are the principal supported targets.
Current Lake Rating
Unavailable
Current lake conditions cannot be rated because key water observations are missing.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Not Enough Data
Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Why
- Lake elevation is available, but current water-temperature information is unavailable.
- Without enough current observations, StrikeTracks cannot identify a reliable fishing window.
Current Readings
- Water level
- 199.53 ft
- Change over 24 hours
- -0.02 ft
- Trend
- Falling
- Last updated
- 13 min ago
Source: USGS · Lk Conroe nr Conroe, TX · 08067600 · Elevation, lake/res, NGVD29
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
57°F
Feels like
52°F
Wind
6 mph E
Wind gust
15 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 3:00 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 5 AM
Clear
Temp 56°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Tue 9 AM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 1 PM
Clear
Temp 77°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 5 PM
Clear
Temp 79°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 9 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 1 AM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 80°F / Low 53°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Clear
High 83°F / Low 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 87°F / Low 65°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 85°F / Low 64°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Reservoir Elevation History
Elevation is reported relative to the datum used by this USGS monitoring site. Elevations from different lakes or datums should not be directly compared.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Lake Conroe.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Largemouth bass are primary and established in Lake Conroe near Conroe. Black crappie and channel catfish are common and established.
Target species
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Texas
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
Regulation Summary
Texas freshwater fishing regulations apply. Confirm current TPWD seasons, limits, and reservoir notices. Limits change, so confirm the current official rules.
Target Species
Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Channel Catfish
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available