Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:19 PM
- Water level
- 42.14 ft
- Tide
- 2.233 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 · 11.8 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Sheldon Reservoir
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 08072000 — Lk Houston nr Sheldon, TX · 4.1 mi from Sheldon Reservoir
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (77% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Sheldon Reservoir
| Location | Texas |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Sheldon Reservoir |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 29.882400, -95.186000 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Harris County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Sheldon Reservoir is a public boat launch providing access to Sheldon Reservoir in Texas at coordinates 29.88240, -95.18600. Data published by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TX TPWD).
Sheldon Reservoir is a public boat launch on Sheldon Reservoir in 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 Sheldon Reservoir
Is Sheldon Reservoir free to use?
Yes, Sheldon Reservoir is a public boat launch with free access in Texas.
What water does Sheldon Reservoir access?
Sheldon Reservoir provides boat launch access to Sheldon Reservoir in Texas.
How do I get to Sheldon Reservoir?
Sheldon Reservoir is located at coordinates 29.882400, -95.186000 in 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 4.5 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.