Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:09 PM
- Water level
- 0.45 ft
- Tide
- 0.935 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 5 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8770520 — Rainbow Bridge · 5.9 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Cow Bayou
Updated 15 min agoSource: USGS station 08031050 — Cow Bayou at SH 87 nr Bridge City, TX · 0.8 mi from Cow Bayou
Launch Light & Moon — July 31
local timeWaning Gibbous (94% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Cow Bayou
| Location | Bridge City-Orangefield CCD, Texas |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Cow Bayou |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 30.046800, -93.820100 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Orange County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Cow Bayou is a public boat launch providing access to Cow Bayou in Bridge City-Orangefield CCD, Texas at coordinates 30.04680, -93.82010. Data published by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TX TPWD).
Cow Bayou is a public boat launch on Cow Bayou in Bridge City-Orangefield CCD, Orange County, Texas. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cow Bayou
Is Cow Bayou free to use?
Yes, Cow Bayou is a public boat launch with free access in Bridge City-Orangefield CCD, Texas.
What water does Cow Bayou access?
Cow Bayou provides boat launch access to Cow Bayou in Bridge City-Orangefield CCD, Texas.
How do I get to Cow Bayou?
Cow Bayou is located at coordinates 30.046800, -93.820100 in Bridge City-Orangefield CCD, Texas. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 7.1 mi of Cow Bayou, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.