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Lake Houston is a reservoir in Texas. Its recorded surface area is approximately 12,240 acres. Other waters in the region include Lake Conroe and Lake Livingston. For this location, LakeRadar tracks an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Lake Houston.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 6:46 AM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best excellent fishing window, averaging 90/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 82°F. Provisional data. Wind 5 mph from the east. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 69° | 69° | 69° | 71° | 76° | 80° | 83° | 87° | 88° | 88° | 90° | 88° | 87° | 84° | 81° | 79° | 77° | 76° | 75° | 73° | 73° | 72° | 70° | 70° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | N | N | N | N | N | N | NE | E | E | E | E | E |
| Gusts (kts) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 6 AM CDT | 69°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 9 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM CDT | 69°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 9 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM CDT | 69°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 10 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM CDT | 71°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 12 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM CDT | 76°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 13 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM CDT | 80°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 0% | 6% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM CDT | 83°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM CDT | 87°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 1% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM CDT | 88°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM CDT | 88°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 13 mph | 0% | 6% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM CDT | 90°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 12 mph | 0% | 9% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM CDT | 88°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 9 mph | 0% | 8% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM CDT | 87°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 0% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 84°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 7 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 81°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 7 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 79°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 77°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 0% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 76°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 0% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 75°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 6 mph | 0% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM CDT | 73°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 6 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM CDT | 73°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 6 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM CDT | 72°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 10 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM CDT | 70°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM CDT | 70°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 6 AM CDT | 69°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 7 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Today October 9, 2026 | Tonight October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Saturday Night October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 90° | 68° | 88° | 69° | 89° | 72° | 89° | 75° | 90° | 76° | 90° | 75° | 89° | 73° |
| Wind | NE 5 to 10 mph | NE 5 mph | E 5 mph | S 5 mph | S 0 to 10 mph | SE 5 to 10 mph | SE 5 to 10 mph | SE 5 to 10 mph | SE 5 to 10 mph | SE 5 to 10 mph | SE 5 to 15 mph | SE 5 to 10 mph | SE 5 to 10 mph | E 5 to 10 mph |
| Gusts | 14 mph | 10 mph | 10 mph | 7 mph | 14 mph | 14 mph | 18 mph | 16 mph | 17 mph | 16 mph | 20 mph | 17 mph | 15 mph | — |
| Precip % | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 18% | 18% | 33% | 33% | 23% | 23% | 12% | 12% |
| Forecast |
Lk Hou at Jack's Ditch (Site 2) nr Houston, TX · Oct 8, 5:00 PM UTC
Excellent for fishing (92/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the northeast. Measured water temperature 82°F. Provisional data. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (73%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (96/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the northeast. Gusts to 9 mph. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for sailing (84/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 4 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (96/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the northeast. Gusts to 9 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 82°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of TX Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Lake Houston is an accessible freshwater destination in TX, overseen by state and local natural resource agencies. It offers a welcoming environment for motorboats, personal watercraft, and paddle sports throughout the warm season. Checking local water level telemetry and wave forecasts helps ensure safe boating throughout the day.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is required for anglers age 17+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Lake Houston is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 9, 6:46 AM CDT