Greens Lake is a small freshwater lake located in Galveston County, Texas, covering approximately 8 acres. Also referred to as Greens Bayou, this water body sits in close proximity to several other coastal features including Carancahua Lake, Carancahua Bayou, and Basford Bayou in the West Galveston Bay area, approximately 5.1 miles from the Village of Tiki Island.

The lake has been the focus of significant restoration efforts, particularly following environmental impacts from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. A partnership between the Texas General Land Office and Ducks Unlimited, on behalf of the West Galveston Bay Property Owners group, addressed erosion along the northern Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) shoreline between Greens and Carancahua Lakes. This restoration work included shoreline protection and marsh restoration projects designed to improve the overall ecosystem health of the area.

Access to Greens Lake can be challenging due to its location and size. The shallow, calm waters mentioned in fishing reports suggest relatively protected conditions suitable for kayaking and small watercraft. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has conducted boat stocking operations directly into Greens Lake as part of their coastal fisheries enhancement program, indicating there are navigable access points for small vessels.

Paddlers can expect a quiet, estuarine environment with opportunities to observe coastal marsh habitat and various wading birds common to the West Galveston Bay complex. The area supports populations of red drum, spotted seatrout, flounder, and largemouth bass. Wildlife viewing opportunities include typical Texas coastal species adapted to brackish marsh environments.

Given the restoration work and ecological sensitivity of the area, paddlers should practice leave-no-trace ethics and be mindful of shallow depths and potential submerged vegetation or structures. The proximity to the GIWW means boaters should be aware of commercial vessel traffic in adjacent waterways.