Hey guys, I am new to the Houston area, outside of Lake Travis where is the hot spots on the water in the Houston area? Thanks

Depending on what part of Houston you live in? There is Lake Conroe to the north and Clear Lake/Galveston Bay to the south. Both great places.

I hear the water levels at Conroe are getting pretty low and hard to launch and get fuel in alot of places. Hopefully they will get some rain soon and bring the lake up some.

Yes it is pretty low. I've launched at lakeview and april plaza within the last week and had no problems. Plus, there are several other "private" community ramps that are still good. No problem with fuel docks as they are floating. The bars are a different story. Almost need a ladder to get out of the boat but they are still doable.

Do many people hang out in Lake Houston kind of NW of town?

Not a real good lake for go-fasts lots of stumps and shallow areas. Great for fishing and skiing though.

Brian,
Aim south of the Lake Houston Dam on the San Jacinto river and you'll have a fantastic experience compared to the lake itself. There's lots of fuel burning and banging out distance traveled to be had heading south if your into knocking out lots of travel time on the water.
Lake Conroe isn't bad except it's small, but it aint that great at the moment due to the low water level.
The kids and I had a great time there yesterday right up until I drilled a sand bar and got promptly stuck while they were riding jet skis near me.
Shoot me a PM if your looking to hook up with some locals on the water, just note that in addition to myself and my bud in his boat like yours, we're usually packing some of our kids who although think that they're adults, they're really just late teen and early 20's kids with drama, LOL!!!

See ya,
Kelly

where is a good area to put in at now? I havent put in in about a month and last time i got to play out on the lake it was hard already. I usually put in at that shell station on 1097 at the small bridge.

Your best bet is going to be Inland on 105 behind the Valero/Subway/Eldardo Jacks's area, or April Plaza on 105 past April Sound. Both ramps still have good water. Where you're talking has gotten pretty shallow.

Here at Lakeview Marina we still have 30' of ramp with over 7' of water at the end. Our gas dock is floating and no problems getting in or out.