Lake Conroe is a lake in Montgomery County,

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. Even though it is named Lake Conroe, only the southern third of the lake is in

Conroe, Texas Conroe is a city in and the county seat of Montgomery County, Texas, Montgomery County, Texas, United States, about north of Houston. It is a principal city in the metropolitan area. As of 2024, the population was 114,581. Since 2007, t ...

. Most of the lake is in unincorporated Montgomery County, while a small northern sliver juts into neighboring Walker County where the Baker Bridge is located. The lake lies on the West Fork of the San Jacinto River, just west of

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off State Highway 105 in Montgomery and Walker counties. Lake Conroe is a popular attraction for boating, jet-skiing, and fishing.

Situation

The lake runs through classic

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Piney Woods forests. Water quality is generally good, with an average depth of , and a maximum depth of . The controlling authority of the lake is the

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. The City of

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owns a two-thirds interest in the lake; the SJRA owns one-third. The lake extends about in length and covers with in Sam Houston National Forest and capacity of . Lake Conroe was conceived in 1970 as an alternative water supply for the City of Houston. The lake was completed in January 1973; it was filled on October 31, 1973. A few celebrities, such as Rudy Tomjanovich, Roger Clemens, Aaron Gray,

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, and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, have residences in the Lake Conroe area.

Coast Guard Auxiliary

United States Coast Guard Auxiliary flotilla 6-9 operates on Lake Conroe with a volunteer staff since 1978. Currently the Flotilla is commanded by Jeff Huhs.

References

External links

Texas Parks and Wildlife - Lake ConroeSan Jacinto River Authority - Lake ConroeLake Conroe Community Website
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