Catfish
Year-round
Blue and channel catfish bite all year in good numbers. Great for groups, kids and anyone who wants a full cooler.
What’s biting on Lake ConroeLake Conroe fishing, with a local guide.
Lake Conroe sits about an hour north of Houston off I-45. Trips leave from Seven Coves Marina in Willis, easy to reach from Conroe, Montgomery, The Woodlands and Houston.
Up to 7 people · $100 deposit
20,118acres of water
1973year the lake was filled
West Forkof the San Jacinto River
2 countiesMontgomery & Walker
Lake facts: Texas Parks & Wildlife
What’s biting
Anything in the lake. Here’s when.
We fish for every species in Lake Conroe. Tell Carl what you want to catch and he’ll go after it, with a backup plan built around whatever is biting best that day.
Crappie
Best in early spring & fall
A fish-fry favorite and fun for all ages. Good catches come in early spring and again in the fall.
Largemouth Bass
Shallow in early spring & fall
Around marinas and boat docks in early spring and mid-to-late fall, then on deeper cover the rest of the year.
White & Hybrid Bass
Most of the year
Fast schooling action. In summer, hybrids often feed under schools of white bass.
Bream
Great for kids
Bluegill and other bream hold along rocky banks and deeper edges. Perfect for first-timers and little anglers.
Whatever’s biting
Every trip
Not sure what to fish for? Leave it to Carl. He’ll put you on whatever is biting best that day.
Fish shown are illustrations to help you recognize each species, not actual catches.
Seasonal patterns from Texas Parks & Wildlife. Every day on the water is different.
Where we meet
Seven Coves Marina, Willis, TX.
6989 Kingston Cove Ln, Willis, TX 77318. You’ll get your trip details and meeting time when you book.
- About an hour north of Houston off I-45
- Easy drive from Conroe, Montgomery and The Woodlands
- Bring your license, drinks, snacks and an ice chest
Lake Conroe FAQ
Fishing Lake Conroe. Quick answers.
Still wondering about something? Call Carl at (936) 718-7983.
What fish are in Lake Conroe?
Lake Conroe holds blue and channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, white bass, hybrid striped bass and bream such as bluegill. We fish for all of them.
When is the best time to fish Lake Conroe?
Catfish bite year-round. Crappie are best in early spring and fall, largemouth bass move shallow in early spring and fall, and white and hybrid bass school up most of the year.
Where is Lake Conroe?
Lake Conroe is about an hour north of Houston off I-45, near Conroe, Willis and Montgomery, Texas. Our trips leave from Seven Coves Marina in Willis.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Conroe?
Yes, anyone 17 or older needs a Texas fishing license with a freshwater endorsement from Texas Parks and Wildlife. Kids under 17 fish free.
Is a guide worth it on Lake Conroe?
A guide brings the boat, bait, tackle and the know-how to find fish that day. Carl has fished Lake Conroe for more than 20 years.
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