Location:
Alexander Deussen
Park 12303 Sonnier Street Houston,
Texas 77044
This is a 309 acre county park on the west side of Lake
Houston. Very well maintained and includes 3 boat launch ramps
Directions:
From Beltway 8 east take Lake Houston Parkway east 3.1 miles
the park entrance is on the right.
Launch Site Evaluation:
The three boat ramps
are all paved . The middle ramp can accommodate at least two vehicles at a time
The ramp on the very north side of the park is smaller and situated on a
protected slough area and would be my choice to launch a kayak.
Paddle Details:
Lake Houston is
11,854 acres, created in 1953 for a city water supply You will have plenty of
room to explore. Deussen Park is on the far south end of the lake so try the
west shoreline and along the dam. As
with most any lake near a large metropolitan area you will have to contend with
some power boat traffic.
Fishing Prospects: Largemouth Bass, Crappie, and Pan fish are plentiful. The Cat fishing is
excellent. The drought in 2011 caused the lake to be very low, but by early
2012 water levels were back to normal. Fishing around docks and other structure
should produce satisfactory results. There is also piers from which you can
fish
Water Conditions: Paddling on an open lake brings wind and
other weather factors into consideration. The lake is relatively shallow and at
times can appear pretty muddy. There are also several launch points on the
north side of the lake that are more protected.
Amenities:
This park is very well maintained and has several pavilions
and multiple handicap accessible restroom facilities. The park has a
playground, hike and bike trails, a wildlife exhibit and a jogging trails.
This is a shot of the very north ramp. It is the best in my opinion for kayak launch
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