Sheldon Lake
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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) 456-9350
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
Lake Maps
None available
Fishing Regulations
Fishing in this lake is by pole and line only. There is no minimum length limit on channel and blue catfish, and the daily bag limit is 5 in combination. Statewide limits apply to all other species.
Angling Opportunities
| Species | Poor | Fair | Good | Excellent |
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| Largemouth Bass |  |
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| Catfish |  |
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| Crappie |  |
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| 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.
