Fishing at Lake Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas

• Overview

  Lake Colorado City lies in Mitchell County, Texas. The bank is 2,060 feet above sea level. It measures some 1,263 acres, and wind has room to build across it. There is roughly 12 miles of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. It is the biggest water on our Mitchell County list. Colorado City lies 4.9 miles from the water. Abilene sits 70 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lake Colorado City

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include channel catfish, Florida largemouth bass and largemouth bass. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. On Lake Colorado City the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 83°F and January reads 42°F. There is no frozen season to plan round. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Time your trip to Lake Colorado City by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Fishing from a pier is possible half a mile away. Overnight stays are possible about half a mile out, where camping is mapped. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Barber Reservoir, 5.8 miles out. Nothing on Lake Colorado City should be assumed from this page alone.