Guide To Fishing At Lake Houston

AKA: Houston Reservoir

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, longear sunfish, tilapia, white bass, yellow bass, striped bass, hybrid striped bass and bowfin at Lake Houston in East Texas.

Providing a wide variety of fish species for anglers, Lake Houston is an 11,800-acre lake in the southeast part of Texas, at Houston. Bass crappie and bluegill top the list of angler interest here, but the lake also supports respectable populations of catfish, sunfish, striped bass, hybrid stripers and bowfin.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Marinas
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

Most of the shoreline around the lake is not accessible for fishing from the bank. However, there are a few areas with access. Kayaks and canoes can provide access to fishing areas, and there are boat launch ramps to facilitate launching of all types of boats for fishing, water sports and sightseeing. Marinas on the water serve the boating and fishing visitors with standard marina products and services.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Houston

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake Houston Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Alexander Deussen Boat & Kayak Launch Ramps
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off Deussen Drive, the boat ramp is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking. There is also a kayak launch ramp.

BJ's Marina Boat Launch
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, off Calvin Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Newport Lake Houston Access & Boat Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off near the east end of the dam, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Walden Boat Ramp
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, off Nehoc Lane, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.