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Lake Houston

Texas
38.62 km²
29.9800, -95.1481
11 species
NHD 120026969
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About Lake Houston

Lake Houston is a natural lake or pond in Texas, United States. It covers approximately 38.62 km² (9542 acres). The lake centroid is located at 29.9800° N, 95.1481° W. 11 fish species are commonly found in waters like this one, including 1 introduced species. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
October – April
Cooler months fish best in the south
Natural lake
Large
Room for multiple techniques
Species diversity
Diverse
11 species in this region
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Lake Houston

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 11h 44m
Dawn11:54
Sunrise12:17
Sunset00:01
Dusk00:25

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  • Dawn11:24 – 13:17Excellent
  • Morning13:17 – 18:09Good
  • Midday18:09 – 21:01Calm
  • Afternoon21:01 – 23:01Good
  • Dusk23:01 – 00:55Excellent
  • Night00:55 – 11:24Good
Moon: 14% · waning↑ 09:20

Fish species

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Lake Houston?

Species you can expect in or near Lake Houston include Striped Bass, Crappie, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bluegill / Sunfish, and others. The list is based on species present in Texas waters and GBIF occurrence records.

How big is Lake Houston?

Lake Houston covers approximately 38.62 square kilometres (9542 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Lake Houston located?

Lake Houston is located in Texas, United States, with its centroid at 29.9800°, -95.1481°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF