Neches River
An East Texas river that flows southeast from near Colfax toward the Big Thicket, with its lowest 40 miles below Beaumont serving as an industrial ship channel to Sabine Lake.
Weather at the Neches River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 416 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | East of Colfax, East Texas |
| Mouth | Sabine Lake near Beaumont, Texas |
| State | Texas |
Lake Palestine and B. A. Steinhagen Reservoir are impoundments on the river.
Boat ramps and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Neches River in Texas, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.
- SH 7 Neches River Public Boat Ramp
- Boat ramp (30.356, -94.094) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (31.133, -94.810) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (29.997, -93.952) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Causeway Bait, Tackle and Grill, 16.4 mi
- Boat ramp (32.150, -95.463) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Big Carp Tackle, 22.4 mi
- Boat ramp (32.054, -95.442) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Big Carp Tackle, 28.8 mi
Closest bait shops
Blue squares on the map. Tap a name to open the shop's website, or its location in Google Maps if it has none listed. Bait and tackle shops closest to the river's ramps, from OpenStreetMap. Call ahead for hours and live bait.
- Causeway Bait, Tackle and Grill No phone listed
- Big Carp Tackle 1203 VZ County Road 4614, Ben Wheeler No phone listed
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Lakes on or near the Neches River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Neches River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey