Chocolate Bayou Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Chocolate Bayou today?

Chocolate Bayou water levels are measured at USGS gauge Chocolate Bayou nr Alvin, TX; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Chocolate Bayou high or low right now?

This page compares the current reading against the trailing 30-day average and range for Chocolate Bayou — above the average means higher water than usual, below means lower.

Live gauge height for Chocolate Bayou, measured at USGS station Chocolate Bayou nr Alvin, TX (3.4 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

11.29 ft

Updated 1 hr ago

vs. 30-day average

-0.32 ft

30-day avg: 11.61 ft

Streamflow

16 cfs

30-Day Water Level Trend

2026-08-04Range: 11.24–14.67 ft2026-09-01

Chocolate Bayou is currently 0.3 ft below its 30-day average — shallow ramps may have less water at the end of the concrete; trim up early and check local reports before launching.

Boat Ramps on Chocolate Bayou (2)

Camp Mohawk County Park — Liverpool, Texas
Public Boat Launch
Chocolate Bayou Public Boat Ramp
Albert Finkle Memorial County Park — Liverpool, Texas
Chocolate Bayou Boat Ramp — Peterson Landing, Texas

See all Chocolate Bayou boat ramps →

Chocolate Bayou Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Chocolate Bayou today?

The USGS gauge for Chocolate Bayou (Chocolate Bayou nr Alvin, TX) currently reads a gauge height of 11.29 feet, 0.3 ft below its 30-day average. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Chocolate Bayou high or low right now?

Compared with the past 30 days, Chocolate Bayou is 0.3 ft below its 30-day average.

Where can I launch a boat on Chocolate Bayou?

BoatLaunchMap lists 2 boat ramps on Chocolate Bayou, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 08078000. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.