Fishing in Chambers County, Texas
Public access points, lakes, rivers and shops across Chambers County.
- 19access points
- 0lakes
- 273.9sq mi of water
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Fishing at a glance in Chambers County
Chambers County has 597 square miles of land and 273.9 square miles of surface water in the TPWD Gulf Coast region.
The TPWD public access layer shows 19 public access points here: 4 on lakes, 7 on rivers and creeks, plus 8 on bays and beaches.
Anglers who want current will find most access on Trinity River, Double Bayou and Old River. Along the coast the General Land Office counts 21 coastal sites where fishing is allowed. For a town view, see Anahuac.
Land and water area for Chambers County: Census Bureau. Access: TPWD, layer dated 2021-08-27.
Where the public can fish in Chambers County
TPWD access points across Chambers County, and each dot names its water body.
- Trinity River3 access points in Chambers County
- Double Bayou2 access points in Chambers County
- Lake Anahuac2 access points in Chambers County
- Old River1 access point in Chambers County
- Oyster Bayou1 access point in Chambers County
- Old and Lost Lake1 access point in Chambers County
- Lake Charlotte1 access point in Chambers County
Chambers County access list: TPWD public water access layer, checked October 2026.
Shoreline access in Chambers County
- Anahuac National Wildlife RefugeAnahuac, pier, boat ramp
- Anahuac National Wildlife RefugeAnahuac, pier, boat ramp
- Fort Anahuac ParkAnahuac, pier, boat ramp, lights
- Fort Anahuac ParkAnahuac, pier, boat ramp, lights
- Shoreline PierAnahuac, pier
- Shoreline PierAnahuac, pier
- Texas Parks & Wildlife Lake Anahuac Boat RampAnahuac, pier
- Texas Parks & Wildlife Lake Anahuac Boat RampAnahuac, pier
- Trinity Island Recreation Area, pier, boat ramp, lights
- Trinity Island Recreation Area, pier, boat ramp, lights
- White Memorail Park, pier, boat ramp, lights
- White Memorail Park, pier, boat ramp, lights
- Anahuac HarborAnahuac
- Cotton Lake Boat RampCove, boat ramp
- Double Bayou Park
- Hugo Point ParkCove, boat ramp, lights
- J.H. Robbins Memorial ParkAnahuac, boat ramp
- Job Beason ParkAnahuac, boat ramp, lights
- McCollum ParkBeach City
- Smith Point Hawk WatchAnahuac
- Trinity River Boat Ramp, boat ramp
Texas General Land Office coastal access inventory. Fee details were recorded between 2015 and 2026; confirm before you go.
Bait and tackle stores in Chambers County
- Bay Adventures Sportfishingbait tackle, Baytown, (281) 413-8991
Chambers County shops: OpenStreetMap contributors, company store lists and TPWD lake pages, retrieved October 2026.
Lakes a short drive from Chambers County
Anahuac is the county seat, with 1,980 residents in the 2020 Census.
Drive 29 miles west from Anahuac to reach Lake Houston, the closest surveyed lake.
6 lakes with TPWD survey data lie within 100 miles of the county center.
TPWD survey ratings around Chambers County favor catfish (5 lakes), crappie (3 lakes) and sunfish (3 lakes).
USGS reports flow from 1 stream gauge within 22 miles, on Trinity River.
For a state park trip, look at Battleship Texas State Park, Huntsville State Park, Lake Livingston State Park and Martin Dies, Jr. State Park.
Count of nearby lakes (100 miles) with a good or excellent TPWD rating, by species, for Chambers County.
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| Species | Weight | Lake | From county | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gar, Alligator | 207 lb | Lake Livingston | 68 miles | 2018 |
| Catfish, Flathead | 86 lb | Lake Conroe | 70 miles | 1990 |
| Catfish, Blue | 71 lb | Lake Livingston | 68 miles | 1986 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 57.15 lb | Lake Conroe | 70 miles | 2015 |
| Carp, Common | 44.6 lb | Lake Conroe | 70 miles | 2023 |
| Drum, Freshwater | 44 lb | Lake Conroe | 70 miles | 2011 |
| Carp, Grass | 39.91 lb | Lake Conroe | 70 miles | 2025 |
| Gar, Longnose | 34.2 lb | B.A. Steinhagen Lake | 82 miles | 2015 |
| Gar, Hybrid | 32.75 lb | Lake Livingston | 68 miles | 2012 |
| Bass, Striped | 31.5 lb | Lake Livingston | 68 miles | 1986 |
All-ages rod and reel lake records from TPWD for lakes within 100 miles of Chambers County.
Stream gauges around Chambers County
Flow in cubic feet per second at gauges near Chambers County.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Rv At Ih 10 Nr Wallisville, Tx | 333 cfs, 3.06 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:15 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 12:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Bordering water and counties, Chambers County
Sheldon Lake
32 miles west of the county midpoint
Lake Houston
32 miles northwest of the county midpoint
Lake Livingston
68 miles north of the county midpoint
Lake Conroe
70 miles northwest of the county midpoint
- Jefferson County33 miles east
- Liberty County34 miles north
- Galveston County35 miles south
- Harris County45 miles west
What to know before fishing Chambers County
How many places can the public fish in Chambers County?
TPWD maps 19 public water access points in Chambers County.
What rivers can I reach in Chambers County?
TPWD lists stream access on Trinity River (3), Double Bayou (2), Old River (1) and Oyster Bayou (1).
Which outside lake is closest to Chambers County?
Sheldon Lake is about 32 miles west of the county center.
Which stores in Chambers County sell bait?
The shop list on this page has 1 listing in the county, starting with Bay Adventures Sportfishing in Baytown.
Can I fish from the shore in Chambers County?
The GLO counts 21 coastal sites open to fishing, 12 with a pier.
What city is the Chambers County seat?
Anahuac, home to 1,980 people in 2020.
How long a drive is it from Anahuac to a lake?
From Anahuac, Lake Houston is about 29 miles west.
What bites in lakes near Chambers County?
Lakes inside 100 miles score good or excellent most often for catfish, crappie, sunfish and white bass.
What record fish have come from near Chambers County?
The standout record is at Lake Livingston, a 31.5 pound bass, striped from 1986.
Where are stream gauges near Chambers County?
The table above pulls 1 USGS gauge, including Trinity Rv at IH 10 nr Wallisville, TX.
Which state parks near Chambers County allow fishing?
Battleship Texas, Huntsville and Lake Livingston are the closest, and no license is needed to fish from shore within a state park.
How many square miles of water are in Chambers County?
Some 273.9 square miles are water, set against 597 square miles of land.
Other places to fish near Chambers County
Pick a lake close to Chambers County, or browse the county list.