Lake Scarborough in Coleman County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Lake Scarborough is a Coleman County water, in Texas. It lies 1,716 feet above sea level. With some 117 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. There is roughly 2.2 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. It sits higher than most water we list in Texas. The closest town, Coleman, is 4.7 miles away. It is 42 miles to Abilene, the nearest city. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Scarborough

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Records collected within a few miles name channel catfish, green sunfish, bluegill, common carp and largemouth bass. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. Treat Lake Scarborough as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 82°F and January about 44°F. Temperatures stay workable through the cold season. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. On Lake Scarborough the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Soil Conservation Service Site 38a Reservoir, 4.9 miles away. The position on Lake Scarborough is worth confirming on the day.