Texas boat launches
Every public boat ramp and launch Snoflo tracks in Texas — from inland reservoirs to coastal harbors and Great Lakes ports of refuge.
Texas boat launch map
Check Texas’s water before you launch
Every launch, reservoir, gauge and fishing spot on one live map:
- Launches — is the water nearby low, normal or running high
- Reservoirs — live lake levels vs normal
- Rain coming — 24/48/72-hr forecast, press play
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Texas boating conditions today
River levels, the biggest flows and any weather alerts — from live USGS gauges and the National Weather Service.
Biggest flows right now: Richland Ck At Hwy 22 Nr Mertens (1,890 cfs), Sabine Rv Nr Ruliff (1,880 cfs), Red River Near De Kalb (1,870 cfs).
The National Weather Service has active alerts for Texas — read them below before you launch.
Active weather alerts for Texas
Texas is facing a significant multi-hazard weather threat through Thursday. Extreme heat with heat index values of 108-111°F is expected across South Texas through this evening, requiring precautions against heat-related illness. More critically, widespread flood watches are in effect across multiple regions: northwest Texas and the Panhandle (Bailey, Cochran, Lamb, Castro, Parmer, Swisher counties) through Wednesday; North and Central Texas along and west of I-35 through Thursday; and west central Texas including areas around San Angelo, Abilene, and Brownwood through late Thursday night. The remnants of Hurricane Polo combined with tropical moisture and an approaching cold front will produce multiple rounds of heavy rainfall, with 2-5 inches expected regionally and isolated totals exceeding 7 inches possible. Flash flooding is likely across west central Texas with considerable flooding possible. Residents should avoid low-water crossings, monitor weather updates closely, and prepare for potential evacuations in flood-prone areas.
Texas boat launch report
Today on Texas’s water
The highest-flow USGS gauges in Texas right now — tap one for charts, forecast and flood stages before you pick a launch.
About Texas boat launches
How many public boat ramps are there in Texas?
Snoflo documents 420 public boat ramps and launches in Texas, each with an interactive map location, nearby river and lake levels, and a 7-day weather forecast. The best-covered watersheds include Aransas, Aransas Bay, Atascosa — see live Texas river levels.
Where do the Texas boat launches come from?
Public-access listings published by Texas's fish & wildlife agency, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the National Park Service (NPS), the Bureau of Reclamation, and local park districts. We focus on launches that are publicly accessible.
Can I check launch conditions before I drive?
Each launch page links the nearest USGS streamgauge (for rivers) or NOAA tide station (for coastal sites), plus a 7-day weather forecast. Cross-reference with the launch's typical operating range — drought drawdowns can put a concrete ramp 20 ft above water.
Are there fees?
Fees vary by operating agency. State-managed launches in Texas typically charge a small day-use or boat-trailer fee. Federal launches often accept the America the Beautiful pass. Always check the launch's detail page for current fee info.
What about boating safety in Texas?
Always carry the right gear (PFDs, signaling, a marine radio for coastal trips), file a float plan, and watch the weather. The U.S. Coast Guard publishes safe-boating guidance and free vessel safety checks.