Lake Conroe
Sailboats on a cloudy day on Lake Conroe.
  Size: 21,000 acres, Age: Impounded in 1973

Lake Conroe lies on the West Fork of the San Jacinto River just west of Interstate Highway 45 off State Highway 105 in Montgomery and Walker counties.  Surrounded by east Texas piney woods forests, this reservoir supplies water for municipal and industrial use. Water quality generally is good, fairly clear, with a maximum depth of 75 feet.

Over time, this has been one of the most controversial lakes in Texas. It was once choked with hydrilla, an aquatic plant that restricts access, and over the objections of Texas Parks and Wildlife fisheries analysts, grass carp were introduced. This species removed the hydrilla problem but in so doing, also ruined habitat for game fish. Since then, concerned citizens have been trying to re-establish fish habitat.

Stocking History: 
Largemouth bass -- 1970
Florida bass -- 1979, 88, 89, 90, 91
Channel catfish -- 1970, 71, 73
Hybrid striped bass -- 1978, 79, 80
Blue catfish -- 1971
Walleye -- 1973, 1974
Black crappie -- 1989
White crappie -- 1990

TPWD Fisheries Office: 1004 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803, (936) 822-5067.
Fishing Regulations: Same as statewide. Controlling Authority: San Jacinto River Authority, P.O. Box 329, Conroe, TX 77305.

14336 Hwy. 105
Conroe, TX 77304