Fishing Lake Coleman in Coleman County, Texas

• Overview

  In Texas, Lake Coleman falls inside Coleman County. Elevation runs to 1,706 feet. It measures some 1,097 acres, and wind has room to build across it. Shoreline length is close to 9.9 miles, and each section fishes a little differently. Size puts it in the front rank of our Coleman County list. Supplies mean a trip to Coleman, 15 miles off. It is 31 miles to Abilene, the nearest city. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Lake Coleman

  Charted depth runs to roughly 61 feet at its lowest. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Nearby survey and observation records mention largemouth bass, Florida largemouth bass, threadfin shad and white crappie. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. The shape of Lake Coleman rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 82°F in July and bottoms out near 44°F in January. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lake Coleman.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. For a change of water, Soil Conservation Service Site 7 Reservoir is 9.4 miles distant. What applies at Lake Coleman may have changed since it was mapped.