Category: Lake Conroe News

While some Texas families are making summer vacation plans outside of the state, others may be headed for a hotel resort along Lake Conroe.
With Memorial Day weekend being the unofficial kickoff for its leisure season, Margaritaville Lake Resort on Lake Conroe staff are preparing for another summer of hosting 1,000 guests a day, said Tom Faust, vice president of sales and marketing for the resort. 
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“We’ll run very high occupancy all summer,” Faust said, noting that the resort has 335 guest suites.
Faust describes the resort, which sits on 186 lakefront acres on Lake Conroe, as a “cruise ship on land,” offering five pools and a lazy river, 12 cabanas around the pool, 18 holes of golf, a spa and salon, boat rentals and sunset cruises. 
Here’s what to know about the hotel resort for those visiting this summer:
New amenities at the resort
The hotel resort has added several new activities for guests to enjoy, including magic shows and axe throwing.
Magic shows at the resort are scheduled every Saturday, performed by Atlantic City Entertainer of the Year Award Nominee Harry Maurer and a rotating series of other magicians that have been on TV, casino showrooms, comedy clubs and other major venues across the country, the resort’s website states.  
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The magic shows run through Aug. 31 and seating is first come first serve. Tickets are $60 per person for general admission and $75 for VIP. 
Axe throwing is being offered on the Palm Court, which tickets cost between $20 per person to $129 for a family pass. 
Summer discounts
People looking to book a room can get 40 percent off for dates between June 4 to Dec. 31, the website states.
The sale includes overnight accommodations in a guest suite, with a private furnished balcony or patio, and complimentary access to amenities such as the Jolly Mon Water Park, Fin City Arcade, Parrot Island Mini Golf, tennis, pickleball and the Fins Up Fitness Center. 
In order for guests to take advantage of the sale, stays must be booked by June 4. 
Day trips and passes
The resort also offers day passes and cabana rentals for people looking to take a day trip over the weekend — at a cost of $49 a ticket. 
The day pass includes access to the three-acre water park with a lazy river, splash zone, a private beach, heated-infinity pool, water slides and heated waterslide pool, and two hot tubs. The day pass also includes access to mini golf, an arcade; tennis, pickleball and basketball courts.
Attracting guests from Houston and Texas
The resort sees roughly 80 percent of guests from the Houston region, Faust said. 
“We’re very Texas oriented,” he said. “It’s a lot of people who drive in and…are surprised when they get here that they’ve got a resort that offers the amenities that we do, that’s an hour drive at most points in Houston.”
Faust also said that the resort sees a lot of guests from around Texas as well, noting that it’s less of a hassle than travelling outside of the state.
“There’s as much to do here for every person,” Faust said, noting the resort caters to a lot of families. “We do a lot of family activities. We also have couples that come and enjoy the weekend with ample opportunity to eat and drink and have a good time.” 

With Memorial Day weekend here and people across the Houston region bracing for high temperatures, Lake Conroe may be a destination for those looking to cool off. 
Temperatures are expected to be in the 90s, with a forecast high of 97 degrees in Conroe on Memorial Day, according to the National Weather Service. 
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Whether it be on or off the lake, there are several activities visitors can participate in, including taking a day trip to a resort hotel or renting a boat and touring the lake.
Memorial Day, Labor Day and Fourth of July weekends are often considered “Super Bowls” for the lake.
Here are some activities to do while visiting the lake this weekend:
Day trips to a resort hotel
Margaritaville Lake Conroe is offering day passes and cabana rentals for people looking to take a day trip over the weekend — at a cost of $49 a ticket. 
The day pass includes access to a three-acre water park with a lazy river, splash zone, a private beach, heated-infinity pool, water slides and heated waterslide pool, and two hot tubs, according to the resort’s website. The day pass also includes access to mini golf, an arcade; tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, the website states. 
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The resort also offers other amenities such as guided fishing trips, live music and axe throwing. 
For more information, visit margaritavilleresorts.com. 
Waterfront Lake Conroe restaurants
The area surrounding the lake offers many options for food and includes lakeside options. 
The Waterpoint Center, as an example, offers waterfront office, retail and restaurant space. The center is home to restaurants like Monty’s Lighthouse, Fajita Jacks, Akashi Asian restaurant, Hunger Crush Café, Crust Pizza Co. and others. Several of the restaurants offer patios that face the lake. 
Other restaurants along the lake include Walden’s Lakeview Dining & Venue, North Lake Grill and Guadalaharry’s Bar and Grill. 
Boating and fishing on Lake Conroe
One quick Google search and people will be able to find several places that offer boat rentals, including the Margaritaville resort. 
Some of these include pontoon boats, which are ideal for day cruising, and even a party barge that is capable of fitting up to 35 people. All boat renters must have a Texas boating license in order to operate any vessel. 
If visitors are looking to fish, Lake Conroe is one of the top fisheries not only in Texas but in the United States, according to the Visit Conroe website. 
Bass, crappie and catfish are just some of the fish that can be found in the lake’s waters. But for June, July and August, crappie and catfish are plentiful, the website continues. For June, crappie will be finished spawning and move out to the brush piles this time of year. While catfish can be caught all year-round, a lot of activity on the lake is found during July and August. 
Most fishing is done in shallow areas near marinas or boat docks.
For tips and more information about fishing on Lake Conroe, visit the Texas Parks and Wildlife website and the Visit Conroe website. 
Memorial Day weekend events
There are several other Memorial Day weekend events around the Montgomery County area, including ceremonies, live music and fireworks. These events stretch from Conroe to The Woodlands. 
Montgomery County Veteran’s Park, for example, hosts its annual Memorial Day remembrance ceremony at 9 a.m. Monday at the Montgomery County Veteran’s Memorial Park which is operated by the commission. The event will run through 10:30 a.m. 
Musical selections from the Montgomery County Choral Society and from guitar soloist and veteran Andy Rodriguez will be incorporated into this year’s ceremony.