San Jacinto River Fishing
The San Jacinto River in Texas: access, flow and shops.
- 16access points
- 3counties
- 9flow gauges
Regional image used for San Jacinto River: mr_t_77 from WV, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
What the San Jacinto River offers anglers
TPWD maps 16 public access points on the San Jacinto River across 3 counties.
Top counties for access are Harris (12), Montgomery (2) and Walker (2).
San Jacinto River data: TPWD public water access layer and USGS gauges.
How the San Jacinto River is flowing
How much water the San Jacinto River is moving right now, by gauge.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| W Fk San Jacinto Rv Nr Huntsville, Tx | 0 cfs, 218.02 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:30 am |
| W Fk San Jacinto Rv Bl Lk Conroe Nr Conroe, Tx | 101 cfs, 14.13 ft gage height | Oct 2 9:30 am Not updated since Oct 2, 2026. |
| W Fk San Jacinto Rv Nr Conroe, Tx | 37 cfs, 93.85 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:15 am |
| W Fk San Jacinto Rv Abv Lk Houston Nr Porter, Tx | 78 cfs, 56.81 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:45 am |
| W Fk San Jacinto Rv Nr Humble, Tx | 140 cfs, 42.82 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:15 am |
| E Fk San Jacinto Rv At Sh 150 Nr Coldspring, Tx | 0 cfs, 197.29 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:30 am |
| E Fk San Jacinto Rv Nr Cleveland, Tx | 12 cfs, 4.29 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:30 am |
| E Fk San Jacinto Rv Nr New Caney, Tx | 14 cfs, 46.06 ft gage height | Oct 10 8:00 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 10, 2026 8:15 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Where the public reaches the San Jacinto River
- Harris County12 access points on the San Jacinto River
- Montgomery County2 access points on the San Jacinto River
- Walker County2 access points on the San Jacinto River
Still water near the San Jacinto River
Lake Houston
2 miles off the closest San Jacinto River access; 11,854 acres.
See detailsSheldon Lake
4 miles off the closest San Jacinto River access; 1,230 acres.
See detailsLake Conroe
4 miles off the closest San Jacinto River access; 20,118 acres.
See detailsLake Raven
7 miles off the closest San Jacinto River access; 204 acres.
See detailsLakes within 15 miles of a San Jacinto River access point that TPWD rates good or excellent, by species.
Where to stay near the San Jacinto River
- HumbleHarris County, 3 miles from the nearest San Jacinto River access
- AtascocitaHarris County, 5 miles from the nearest San Jacinto River access
- ChannelviewHarris County, 1 mile from the nearest San Jacinto River access
- BaytownHarris County, 2 miles from the nearest San Jacinto River access
- ConroeMontgomery County, 2 miles from the nearest San Jacinto River access
- The WoodlandsMontgomery County, 7 miles from the nearest San Jacinto River access
- HuntsvilleWalker County, 11 miles from the nearest San Jacinto River access
Shops close to the San Jacinto River
- Hexagraph Fishing RodsKingwood, (281) 548-1070
- Academy Sports + Outdoors HumbleHumble, (281) 964-4760
- Bj's MarinaHuffman, (281) 324-9199
- Lake Houston Marina & BoatHuffman, (281) 324-1264
- Good Times MarinaHouston, (281) 456-7411
- Jen & Davids Bait ShopHouston, (281) 741-0850
- Bubbas Bait ShopHighlands, (832) 838-8339
- Riverside Inn Marina & RestaurantChannelview, (281) 452-0609
- Bayland MarinaBaytown, (281) 422-8900
- Academy Sports + Outdoors BaytownBaytown, (281) 421-5232
- Academy Sports + Outdoors ConroeConroe, (936) 523-4500
- Able OutfittersConroe, (936) 756-0612
- Academy Sports + Outdoors The WoodlandsThe Woodlands, (281) 298-4400
- Permit Place 1 Bait ShopNew Waverly, (936) 344-9189
- Bentwater Marina
Shops within 12 miles of a San Jacinto River access point; OpenStreetMap contributors and store lists.
Things anglers wonder about the San Jacinto River
How many public access points are on the San Jacinto River?
The TPWD layer shows 16 public access points on the San Jacinto River.
In which counties can I reach the San Jacinto River?
Most mapped access sits in Harris County, Montgomery County and Walker County.
How is the San Jacinto River running today?
Hourly readings from 8 USGS gauges appear on this page.
What towns line the San Jacinto River?
Humble, Atascocita, Channelview, Baytown, Conroe and The Woodlands.
Is there a bait shop near the San Jacinto River?
Try Hexagraph Fishing Rods in Kingwood, among 15 listed shops within 12 miles of access.
What lakes are near the San Jacinto River?
The closest is Lake Houston, 2 miles from a San Jacinto River access point, followed by Sheldon Lake and Lake Conroe.
What bites in lakes near the San Jacinto River?
Nearby lakes are rated good or excellent most often for catfish, crappie and largemouth bass.
How many counties does San Jacinto River access cover?
Mapped access runs through 3 counties, from Walker to Harris County north to south.
What season is best on the San Jacinto River?
The San Jacinto River fishes best at moderate, clear flow in spring and fall.
Can I wade the San Jacinto River across private land?
On navigable stretches of the San Jacinto River the bed is public while the land beside it usually is not, so start at an access point.
Must I carry a license on the San Jacinto River?
Everyone 17 and up needs a Texas freshwater license on the San Jacinto River.
What should I expect to catch in the San Jacinto River?
The San Jacinto River holds the usual Texas river mix of catfish, sunfish and black bass, unrated by TPWD.
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