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Photo: Chambersea anahuac tx 2014 by Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) License

Use caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect: a Heat Advisory is in effect for Houston; Trinity; Madison; Walker; San Jacinto; Polk; Burleson; Brazos; Washington; Grimes; Montgomery and other areas.

  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Houston; Trinity; Madison; Walker; San Jacinto; Polk; Burleson; Brazos; Washington; Grimes; Montgomery and other areas.
  • No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
Use cautionGreat conditions today

Lake Anahuac is an artificial lake fed by Turtle Bayou and Hog Bayou via a pump station. Trinity River, 45 miles east of downtown Houston, Texas, United States in western Chambers County. The city of Anahuac lies on its eastern // southern shores. It was constructed by the Burkhalter family in 1953 //not true.

Use caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect: a Heat Advisory is in effect for Houston; Trinity; Madison; Walker; San Jacinto; Polk; Burleson; Brazos; Washington; Grimes; Montgomery and other areas.

  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Houston; Trinity; Madison; Walker; San Jacinto; Polk; Burleson; Brazos; Washington; Grimes; Montgomery and other areas. NWS Houston/Galveston TX
  • No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
  • No live water-temperature reading for this spot.

Official advisories

Checked against Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) — no advisory posted.

Weather at Lake Anahuac

H: 102° L: 82°
Clear
Clear
88°
|
Feels like 98°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
66%
Wind
13 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Cloudy
86°
3 AM
Cloudy
85°
6 AM
Overcast
82°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
86°
12 PM
Sunny
98°
3 PM
Sunny
102°
6 PM
Sunny
95°
9 PM
Cloudy
87°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lake Anahuac?
Lake Anahuac is a lake in Texas.
Can you swim at Lake Anahuac?
Use caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect: a Heat Advisory is in effect for Houston; Trinity; Madison; Walker; San Jacinto; Polk; Burleson; Brazos; Washington; Grimes; Montgomery and other areas. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Lake Anahuac rated?
Lake Anahuac in Texas has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 8 reviews.

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Location & Contact

Texas 77597

Texas 77597

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