Weather :
Tags : Lake
Address : Harris County Texas.
Open Hours : 8am-5pm
Distance from Houston : 16.7 miles
Activites : Birdwatching
Biodiversity : largemouth bass, crappie, and the sunfish, Purple Gallinule, least bittern
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Located on Carpenters Bayou the Sheldon Lake was built in 1943 by the government to provide fresh water for shipping industries and shipbuilding. The lake has several species of fish to increase the fishing utility. The fish present in the lake include largemouth bass, crappie and the sunfish.
In addition to this, the park is also known for its unique recreational uses. Birdwatching is one of the most popular activities at the lake where several birds nest during the winter season. One can spot over 160 species of exotic birds during the nesting season.