| Lake Conroe | |
| Image Bathymetry: | TXLakeConroeMap.jpg |
| Caption Bathymetry: | Map of lake and surrounding areas |
| Location: | Montgomery / Walker counties, near Conroe, Texas |
| Lake Type: | reservoir |
| Basin Countries: | United States |
| Area: | 21000acres |
| Depth: | 20.5feet |
| Max-Depth: | 79feet |
| Volume: | 0.53km3 |
| Elevation: | 201feet |
| Coords: | 30.3569°N -95.5603°W |
| Cities: | Conroe |
| Islands: | Bird Island,Pax and Noah Island |
| Pushpin Map: | Texas#USA |
| Pushpin Map Alt: | Location of Lake Conroe in Texas, USA. |
| Reference: | Lake Conroe |
Lake Conroe is a 21000abbr=onNaNabbr=on lake in Montgomery County, Texas, United States. Even though it is named Lake Conroe, only the southern third of the lake is in Conroe, Texas. 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 Interstate 45 off State Highway 105 in Montgomery and Walker counties. Lake Conroe is a popular attraction for boating, jet-skiing, and fishing.
The lake runs through classic East Texas Piney Woods forests. Water quality is generally good, with an average depth of 20.5feet, and a maximum depth of 75feet. The controlling authority of the lake is the San Jacinto River Authority. The City of Houston owns a two-thirds interest in the lake; the SJRA owns one-third.
The lake extends about 21miles in length and covers 20118acres with 5000acres in Sam Houston National Forest and capacity of 430260acre.ft. 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, Colin Edwards, and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick,[1] have residences in the Lake Conroe area.
See main article: article. United States Coast Guard Auxiliary flotilla 6-9 operates on Lake Conroe with a volunteer staff since 1978.[2] [3] Currently the Flotilla is commanded by Jeff Huhs.