Lake Conroe Fishing
Ramps, live water level, TPWD species ratings, lake records and the limits that apply on 20,118 acres in Montgomery County and Walker County.
- 20,118acres
- 8boat ramps
- 15.93 lbrecord bass
Photo: Alexander Hatley, CC BY 2.0
Lake Conroe, Texas at a glance
Lake Conroe is a 20,118 acre reservoir, first filled in 1973. West Fork of San Jacinto River in Montgomery and Walker Counties.
TPWD biologists rate largemouth bass, catfish, hybrid striped bass and bluegill as excellent here; crappie rate good.
Its biggest recorded largemouth bass came in at 15.93 pounds (2009).
The water normally runs slight to moderate algal staining; the lake carries low density; levels swing 1-3 feet.
Controlling authority: San Jacinto River Authority (936) 588-1111. Lake Conroe facts from the TPWD lake page, checked October 2026.
Water level at Lake Conroe today
How far Lake Conroe sits above or below the top of its conservation pool.
Texas Water Development Board, Water Data for Texas, reading dated 2026-10-09. Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 5:07 am ET. 30 day chart on TWDB.
USGS has no current reading for these gauges.
What bites at Lake Conroe
How TPWD fisheries surveys rate Lake Conroe for each species.
Excellent is 4 and poor is 1 on this chart.
The main game fish TPWD lists for this lake: Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Channel catfish, White & hybrid striped bass.
Lake Conroe lake records
Every species record TPWD keeps for Lake Conroe.
| Species | Weight (lb) | Length (in) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead catfish | 86 | 55 | 1990-01-14 |
| Blue catfish | 67 | 49.5 | 2019-02-02 |
| Smallmouth buffalo | 50.8 | 39 | 2020-09-27 |
| Freshwater drum | 44 | 38.5 | 2011-05-22 |
| Grass carp | 39.91 | 41 | 2025-04-05 |
| Common carp | 28.2 | 36.5 | 2010-09-05 |
| Channel catfish | 18.5 | 35 | 2011-08-06 |
| Largemouth bass | 15.93 | 27 | 2009-01-30 |
| Hybrid striped bass | 14.78 | 29 | 2002-04-22 |
| Striped bass | 12.11 | 28.5 | 2002-04-20 |
| Bowfin | 10.86 | 28.88 | 2006-03-06 |
| Goldfish | 5 | 15.5 | 1994-05-16 |
Lake Conroe records: TPWD water body records, list updated October 8, 2026. Retrieved October 2026.
Boat ramps and access on Lake Conroe
TPWD lists 8 access points on this lake, 8 with a boat ramp and 3 with a marina.
Stubblefield Lake
Boat ramp; no fee; restrooms, parking, picnic areas, camping. (936) 344-6205
Cagle Recreation Area
Two lane ramp; fee charged; restrooms, parking, picnic areas, camping. (936) 344-6205
Stow-a-way Marina
Three lane ramp; marina; fee charged; restrooms, cleaning stations, live bait, ADA Accessible, parking. (936) 856-4531
Scott's Ridge
Two lane ramp; fee charged; restrooms, parking, picnic areas. (936) 344-6205
FM 830 Ramp
Boat ramp; no fee; parking, courtesy docks.
April Plaza Marina
Three lane ramp; marina; fee charged; restrooms, live bait, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks. (936) 588-1144
Pier 105
Three lane ramp; fee charged; restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks, boat gas.
Lakeview Marina
2 lane ramp; marina; fee charged; restrooms, live bait, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks. (936) 588-3190
14 mapped points from the TPWD access layer; ramp notes from the Lake Conroe page at TPWD, checked October 2026.
Limits that differ from statewide rules at Lake Conroe
These exceptions replace the statewide limit for the listed species on this lake only.
| Species | Rule at Lake Conroe |
|---|---|
| Black bass | For largemouth bass, minimum length limit = 16 inches. For smallmouth bass, minimum length limit = 14 inches. No minimum length limit for Alabama, Guadalupe, and spotted bass. Daily bag for all black bass species is 5 in any combination. |
| Catfish | For blue and channel catfish, no minimum length limit; daily bag and possession limit = 25 blue and channel catfish in any combination. In the 25-fish bag, no more than 5 fish 20 inches or greater in length may be retained, and no more than 1 of those can be 30 inches or longer. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5. |
Limits for Lake Conroe from the TPWD Outdoor Annual, 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027), checked October 2026.
Fish stocked in Lake Conroe
| Year | Species | Number | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunshine bass | 206,659 | Fingerling |
| 2026 | Lone star bass | 113,746 | Fingerling |
| 2025 | Sunshine bass | 213,869 | Fingerling |
| 2025 | Lone star bass | 113,433 | Fingerling |
| 2024 | Sunshine bass | 226,817 | Fingerling |
| 2024 | Lone star bass | 112,026 | Fingerling |
| 2024 | Black crappie | 4,000 | Adult |
Lake Conroe stocking: TPWD stocking by water body, retrieved October 2026.
Tournaments on Lake Conroe
| Date | Event | Organizer | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-14 | 2026 TBN Southeast Region Individual Trail Event 3 | Texas B.A.S.S. Nation | completed |
| 2027-02-06 | 2027 TXTT Lake Conroe | Texas Team Trail (Outdoor Teamworks) | upcoming |
| 2027-02-26 | 2027 Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's Big Bass Tour – Lake Conroe | Big Bass Tour (Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's) | upcoming |
Tournament dates for Lake Conroe from each organizer, retrieved October 2026.
Shops and guides near Lake Conroe
- Lakeview Marina & Boat StorageConroe, 1 mile west of the lake, (936) 588-3190
- Waterpoint MarinaMontgomery, 2 miles west of the lake, (936) 788-2628
- Inland Discount Marina IncMontgomery, 2 miles west of the lake, (936) 588-1126
- April Sound Bait and Tackle, 3 miles west of the lake
- Seven Coves Marina, 3 miles north of the lake
- Harbour Town Marina, 3 miles north of the lake
- 6th Sense FishingWillis, 3 miles north of the lake, (936) 228-7454
- Palms Marina, 4 miles north of the lake
- Lake Conroe Fishing Guide – Cowboy's Guide ServiceFreshwater guide, (281) 608-0455
- Emerald Lakes PoaFreshwater guide, (936) 890-2158
- New's Guide ServiceFreshwater guide, (832) 509-7553
- April Sound Bait ShopFreshwater guide, (936) 703-5248
- Hook & Reel Guide SvcFreshwater guide, (936) 597-5538
- Phillip's Guide ServiceFreshwater guide, (903) 724-8291
- Bradley's Guide ServiceFreshwater guide, (936) 232-4683
- Texas Big Thicket Watch Guide ServiceFreshwater guide, (936) 270-8294
Shop and guide sources for Lake Conroe: OpenStreetMap, store locators and guide websites (October 2026).
Lakes and towns near Lake Conroe
Lake Raven
17 miles north, 204 acres
Lake Livingston
37 miles northeast, 90,000 acres
Lake Houston
40 miles southeast, 11,854 acres
Sheldon Lake
42 miles southeast, 1,230 acres
- ConroeMontgomery County, 5 miles southeast
- WillisMontgomery County, 7 miles northeast
- MontgomeryMontgomery County, 8 miles west
- The WoodlandsMontgomery County, 13 miles south
- Montgomery CountyFishing access across the county
- Walker CountyFishing access across the county
Questions about fishing Lake Conroe
How big is Lake Conroe?
Lake Conroe covers 20,118 surface acres, according to TPWD.
When was Lake Conroe built?
The reservoir was impounded in 1973.
What is the Lake Conroe record largemouth bass?
The lake record largemouth bass weighed 15.93 pounds and measured 27 inches, caught 2009-01-30, per TPWD water body records.
What other lake records does Lake Conroe hold?
Flathead catfish 86 lb; Blue catfish 67 lb; Smallmouth buffalo 50.8 lb.
What fish are best at Lake Conroe?
TPWD rates largemouth bass excellent; catfish excellent; crappie good; hybrid striped bass excellent; bluegill excellent.
How many boat ramps are on Lake Conroe?
TPWD lists 8 boat ramps on Lake Conroe, and 2 of them charge no fee.
Is there a marina on Lake Conroe?
Yes. TPWD lists 3 marinas at Lake Conroe: Stow-a-way Marina, April Plaza Marina and Lakeview Marina.
How do I check the water level at Lake Conroe?
This page shows the current Lake Conroe level from the Texas Water Development Board, refreshed hourly.
Does Lake Conroe have special fishing regulations?
Yes. TPWD sets lake specific limits here for Black bass and Catfish. See the limits table on this page for the 2026-27 rules.
Is Lake Conroe stocked?
Yes. TPWD stocked 206,659 fingerling sunshine bass in 2026, and 7 stocking events are on record since 2024.
Are there fishing tournaments on Lake Conroe?
Upcoming: 2027 TXTT Lake Conroe on 2027-02-06, run by Texas Team Trail (Outdoor Teamworks).
What town is closest to Lake Conroe?
Conroe is 5 miles southeast of the lake center, in Montgomery County.
Plan a day on Lake Conroe
Every Texas lake on this site has the same ramp, record and limit details.