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Lake Bryan
Lake Bryan is the Brazos Valley lake: about 829 acres of water in a city park on the west side of Bryan, just minutes from Texas A&M and Kyle Field. It is small enough to feel easy and deep enough, up to about 45 feet, for a real surf session, which makes it a favorite for Aggie birthdays, game-weekend breaks and family days.
The park is open every day of the year, with camping, swimming and miles of bike trails around the water, so the whole group has something to do whether they are on the boat or not.
Reserve Your Lake Bryan Day
MasterCraft surf boats for 12 to 18 people, three-seat Sea-Doos, a Kawasaki stand-up jet ski and a full rack of water toys, all ready at the lake when you arrive. Book online in a few minutes, or call or text 888-205-7119 any day from 7am to 10pm.
Lake Bryan Quick Facts
| Where | Brazos County, on the west side of Bryan |
| Nearby towns | Bryan, College Station, Navasota and Hearne |
| Size | About 829 surface acres, up to about 45 feet deep |
| Managed by | Bryan Texas Utilities (City of Bryan) |
| Park hours | 9am to 10pm March through November; 9am to 8pm December through February |
| Entry | Small daily entry fee or annual pass |
| Best for | Quick surf sessions, tubing and A&M group outings |
Where to Launch and Meet Up
Everything happens inside the Lake Bryan park.
- Lake Bryan park ramp: a two-lane ramp inside the park, which handles most boats. Pay the daily entry fee at the gate.
- Swim and day-use areas: good places for the rest of the group to set up shade and coolers near the water.
- Supplies: Bryan and College Station have food, ice and fuel about 15 minutes away.
Where to Ride, Surf and Tube
Use the open main lake. The middle of the lake has the most room for surf passes and tubing loops.
Keep clear of swim areas. Swim spots are busy on summer weekends. Slow down well before you get near them.
Go early on game weekends. Football weekends and summer holidays bring crowds. Mornings are the calmest time on the water.
Watch the wind. The lake is open to the breeze, so tuck into the calmer side when it picks up.
Rentals That Fit Lake Bryan
Lake Bryan is perfect for a half day close to campus. A MasterCraft surf boat rental seats 12 to 18 people, and one or two Sea-Doo jet skis are great for quick laps around the lake. Add tubes, wakeboards and a floating lily pad, or book a captained charter so nobody has to drive. Everything is ready at the lake when you arrive, and life jackets are available for everyone on board.
Tips for a Smoother Lake Day
- Mind the park hours. The gates close at 10pm in summer and 8pm in winter, so plan your day around them.
- Bring cash or card for entry. The park charges a small daily fee at the gate.
- Make it a group day. Campsites, swim areas and bike trails give non-riders plenty to do.
- Book game weekends early. Aggie home games bring big crowds to Bryan and College Station.
Rules on the Water
- Lake Bryan is a city park with set hours and a daily entry fee, and park rules apply on the water and on shore.
- Jet skis must be off the water between sunset and sunrise. Everyone riding wears a life jacket, and the driver keeps the safety lanyard clipped on.
- Stay at least 50 feet from other boats, swimmers, docks and the shoreline unless you are at idle speed.
- Life jackets are available for everyone on board, and kids should wear one any time the boat is moving.
- Drain all water from the boat, the ballast and your gear before you leave the lake. It is Texas law, and it helps stop the spread of zebra mussels.
More Lakes Near Bryan-College Station
Lake Somerville is about 40 minutes southwest, and Lake Conroe is a little over an hour southeast toward Houston. See our Houston boat rentals page, or browse every lake on our destinations page.