Sheldon Lake

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Public Access Facilities

Lake Characteristics

Location: Carpenter Bayou in northeastern Harris County at Sheldon Lake State Park
Surface area: 1,230 acres
Maximum depth: 10 feet
Impounded: 1943

Water Conditions

Current Lake Level: (281) 456-2800
Conservation Pool Elevation: 47 ft. msl
Fluctuation: Low, 1-2 feet
Normal Clarity: Clear to slightly stained

Reservoir Controlling Authority

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Sheldon Lake State Park
15315 Beaumont Highway (Bus. 90)
Houston, Texas 77049
(281) 456-2800

Aquatic Vegetation

American lotus, arrowhead, cattail, coontail, duckweed, fragrant water lily, hydrilla, milfoil, pondweed, water primrose, smartweed, and watershield

Predominant Fish Species

• Largemouth bass
• Bluegill
• Channel & blue catfish
• Crappie

Lake Records
Stocking History
Latest Survey Report

Lake Maps

None available

Fishing Regulations

Being located within a state park, this lake is regulated as a Community Fishing Lake.

Angling Opportunities

Species	Poor	Fair	Good	Excellent
Largemouth Bass
Catfish
Crappie
Sunfish

Fishing Cover/Structure

Abundant aquatic vegetation, also cypress trees

Tips & Tactics

Bank fishing is best at the Garrett Road crossing. This is a good catfish and crappie lake.