Fishing Copperas Cove Lake Number 3 in Coryell County, Texas

• Overview

  In Texas, Copperas Cove Lake Number 3 belongs to Coryell County. Elevation runs to 945 feet. At roughly 17 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The town to know is Copperas Cove, 2.7 miles out. The big place round here is Killeen, 8.1 miles distant. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Copperas Cove Lake Number 3

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Nearby survey and observation records mention blue tilapia and redear sunfish. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. Fish this water where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 83°F in July and bottoms out near 46°F in January. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. It holds true on this water more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Copperas Cove Lake Number 2 at 0.7 miles is the sensible second choice. For this water in particular, ask before you travel.