Lake Conroe
Lake Conroe is a 21,000-acre (85 km2) lake in Montgomery County, Texas, United States. Even though it is named Lake Conroe, only a small portion of the lake is in Conroe, Texas. Most of the lake is in unincorporated Montgomery County. 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.
| Lake Conroe | |
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Lake Conroe Lake Conroe | |
Map of lake and surrounding areas | |
| Location | Montgomery / Walker counties, near Conroe, Texas |
| Coordinates | 30°21′25″N 95°33′37″W |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 21,000 acres (85 km2) |
| Average depth | 20.5 ft (6.2 m) |
| Max. depth | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Water volume | 0.53 km3 (0.13 cu mi) |
| Surface elevation | 201 ft (61 m) |
| Islands | Bird Island, Pax and Noah Island |
| Settlements | Conroe |
| References | Lake Conroe |
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