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Lake Conroe Fishing Report & Water Level

Lake Conroe is at 199.53 ft above mean sea level and 93.1% full as of Oct 20, 2026 (TWDB daily average). That is 1.47 ft below the 201.0 ft conservation pool.

Lake Conroe water level today & trend

199.53 ftLake level (msl)
93.1%Percent full
-0.19 ftvs. last week (Oct 13, 2026)
-0.50 ftvs. last year (Oct 20, 2025)

The lake is near its conservation pool (full) level.

Level (daily avg.)199.53 ft msl (Oct 20, 2026)
Conservation pool201.0 ft msl
Percent full93.1% (-0.9 pts in 7 days, -2.3 pts in 1 year)
Conservation storage388,917 of 417,577 acre-feet
Current surface area19,099 acres
Latest USGS gauge reading199.52 ft (lake elevation, NGVD29) at Oct 20, 7:15 AM CDT, USGS 08067600. Instantaneous provisional value; datum can differ slightly from TWDB.

Percent full from 2025-10-20 (95.4%) to 2026-10-20 (93.1%). Range shown 93.1%–100.0%.

Sources: TWDB Water Data for Texas: Lake Conroe (CSV), USGS. Provisional data, updated daily.

Lake Conroe fishing report: recent conditions & what's biting

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Seasonal pattern for October (general guide)

Fall transition. Shad migrate into creeks and coves and bass follow them, so moving baits that cover water are often effective. Fall turnover can make fishing inconsistent for a short time on deeper lakes. Schooling fish appear in open water.

This describes typical October patterns on Texas reservoirs. It is not an observed report for Lake Conroe. Water temperature, lake level (currently -0.19 ft this week) and weather move fish more than the calendar does.

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Best baits & techniques for Lake Conroe bass fishing

General, proven approaches for the species TPWD lists in Lake Conroe. These are not lake-specific hot baits.

Largemouth bass
Texas-rigged soft plastics (worms, creature baits), jigs, spinnerbaits and bladed jigs, crankbaits (squarebills shallow, deep divers on ledges), lipless crankbaits, and topwaters in low light. Florida-strain trophies are often caught on big worms, jigs and swimbaits.
Striped & hybrid striped bass
Live shad, slabs/jigging spoons, swimbaits and topwaters when fish are schooling. Watch for gulls and surface activity, and use electronics to find schools in open water.
Catfish
Cut bait and live bait for blue and flathead catfish, prepared/stink baits and worms for channel catfish. Drift-fishing and baited holes are both popular.
Sunfish (bluegill, redear)
Crickets, worms and small jigs or spinners near docks, shallow cover and beds in late spring and summer.

Comparing gear? See our baitcasting reel and bass rod spec comparisons.

Fish species in Lake Conroe

LocationWest Fork of San Jacinto River in Montgomery and Walker Counties
Surface area (at full pool)20,118 acres
Impounded1973
Typical fluctuation1-3 feet
Normal water claritySlight to moderate algal staining
Controlling authoritySan Jacinto River Authority Conroe Project Office

Species and lake facts from TPWD: Fishing Lake Conroe (retrieved Oct 20, 2026). Bag and size limits can be lake-specific; check the TPWD Outdoor Annual.

Lake Conroe boat ramps & public access

Status: check before you go. We don't track ramp closures. Ramps can close for low or high water, construction or flood damage, and the lake is -1.5 ft vs. conservation pool today. Confirm with the operator (San Jacinto River Authority Conroe Project Office).

The National Forest Service provides two paved public boat ramps and a small boat launch at the Stubblefield Lake picnic area and campground. The service charges a fee for use of the paved ramps. Regular visitors can purchase an annual pass; visit the Forest Service website for fees and other information . Privately owned marinas also offer boat launch facilities for a fee.

MapBoat ramp / access point & locationAmenities (TPWD)Status
AStubblefield Lake
Located in the Sam Houston National Forest. From the Lake Conroe bridge on FM 1375 travel west approximately 4 miles, turn right on Stubblefield Lake Road, and go about 5 miles to the boat ramp.
Dirt ramp for small boats only; No fee for boat launch; day use fee for campground and picnic area; Operated by the National Forest Service (936) 344-6205		restrooms, parking, picnic areas, campingCheck before you go
BCagle Recreation Area
Located in the Sam Houston National Forest. From the Lake Conroe bridge on FM 1375 travel east approximately 1 mile and turn right at the boat ramp sign.
Two-lane concrete ramp, accommodates all boat types; Fee required; Operated by the National Forest Service (936) 344-6205		restrooms, parking, picnic areas, campingCheck before you go
CStow-a-way Marina
From Willis, go north on IH 45 approximately 2 miles. Exit Calvary Road, turn west and travel approximately 5 miles to marina on right.
Three-lane concrete ramp accommodates all boat types.; Fee required; Privately operated (936) 856-4531		restrooms, cleaning stations, live bait, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks, weigh stations, boat gas, picnic areas, campingCheck before you go
DScott's Ridge
From the FM 1097 bridge, go west approximately 1.5 miles and turn right at the boat ramp sign.
Two-lane concrete ramp accommodates all boat types; Fee required; Operated by the National Forest Service (936) 344-6205		restrooms, parking, picnic areasCheck before you go
FFM 830 Ramp
From Conroe, take IH 45 North and exit FM 830. Go west 5 miles to the cul de sac at the end of road.
Two concrete ramps accommodate all boat types.; No fee required; Maintained by Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept.		parking, courtesy docksCheck before you go
GApril Plaza Marina
From Conroe, travel west 10.5 miles on Texas 105 to marina on right.
Three-lane concrete ramp accommodates all boat types.; Fee required; Privately operated (936) 588-1144		restrooms, live bait, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks, weigh stations, boat gas, picnic areasCheck before you go
HPier 105
Located on Texas 105, 8.5 miles west of IH 45
Three-lane concrete ramp accommodates all boat types.; Fee required; Privately operated		restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks, boat gasCheck before you go
ILakeview Marina
From IH 45, travel 7.5 miles west on Texas 105. Turn right on Beachwalk Blvd.
Two 2-lane concrete ramps accommodate all boat types.; Fee required; Privately operated (936) 588-3190		restrooms, live bait, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks, weigh stations, boat gas, picnic areas, campingCheck before you go

Access list from TPWD: Lake Conroe public access facilities (map and locations on TPWD; retrieved Oct 20, 2026). Includes some privately owned facilities that may charge fees.

Texas law requires draining all water from your boat and onboard receptacles when leaving or approaching public fresh water (zebra mussel prevention). Clean, drain and dry.

Local guides & marinas at Lake Conroe

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Lake Conroe weather forecast

National Weather Service point forecast for 30.359, -95.561 (NWS HGX), issued Oct 20, 7:20 AM CDT. Full forecast at weather.gov.

Lake Conroe FAQ

What is the water level at Lake Conroe today?

On Oct 20, 2026, Lake Conroe was at 199.53 ft above mean sea level and 93.1% full, according to the Texas Water Development Board. That is 1.47 ft below the 201.0 ft conservation pool.

What fish are in Lake Conroe?

TPWD lists these predominant species for Lake Conroe: Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Channel catfish, White & hybrid striped bass.

Who manages Lake Conroe?

San Jacinto River Authority Conroe Project Office is the controlling authority, according to TPWD.

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