Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:24 PM — under 2h
- Water level
- 42.52 ft
- Tide
- 1.424 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 8770777 — Manchester · 22.0 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Lake Houston
Updated 53 min agoSource: USGS station 08072000 — Lk Houston nr Sheldon, TX · 4.6 mi from Lake Houston
Launch Light & Moon — July 12
local timeNew Moon (4% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Lake Houston
| Location | Houston, Texas |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Houston |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 30.018600, -95.119400 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Harris County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Lake Houston is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Houston in Houston, Texas at coordinates 30.01860, -95.11940. Data published by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TX TPWD).
Lake Houston is a public boat launch on Lake Houston in Houston, Harris 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 Lake Houston
Is Lake Houston free to use?
Yes, Lake Houston is a public boat launch with free access in Houston, Texas.
What water does Lake Houston access?
Lake Houston provides boat launch access to Lake Houston in Houston, Texas.
How do I get to Lake Houston?
Lake Houston is located at coordinates 30.018600, -95.119400 in Houston, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 5.5 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.