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.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
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, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Neches River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
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) ↗