Channel Catfish Stocked · 6 plants · last 1999 Best: dusk, night Coffee Mill fishing
Coffee Mill fishing: not stocked since 2022. It was stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass on a reservoir. Also recorded: Crappie. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, and dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie.
- Last stocked
- 2022
- Largemouth Bass
- Plants on record
- 12
- Since 1969
- Species stocked
- 2 (+1 also recorded)
- Elevation
- 495.4 ft
Fish at Coffee Mill
Channel Catfish Stocked · 6 plants · last 1999 Best: dusk, night 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 6 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, dusk 
Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Crappie species guideHow Coffee Mill is stocked
No plants recorded in 46 years between 1969 and 2022.
Fish stocked in 1969
162,000
Fish stocked in 1991
2,500
Fish stocked in 1992
14,191
Fish stocked in 1994
65,000
Fish stocked in 1995
52,575
Fish stocked in 1997
76,500
Fish stocked in 1999
81,288
Fish stocked in 2022
161
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Largemouth Bass | 161 | – | report |
| 1999 | Largemouth Bass | 65,033 | – | report |
| 1999 | Channel Catfish | 16,255 | – | report |
| 1997 | Largemouth Bass | 76,500 | – | report |
| 1995 | Largemouth Bass | 40,000 | – | report |
| 1995 | Channel Catfish | 12,500 | – | report |
| 1995 | Channel Catfish | 75 | – | report |
| 1994 | Largemouth Bass | 65,000 | – | report |
| 1992 | Channel Catfish | 14,191 | – | report |
| 1991 | Channel Catfish | 2,500 | – | report |
| 1969 | Largemouth Bass | 143,000 | – | report |
| 1969 | Channel Catfish | 19,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Bonham
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- camping
Coffee Mill Lake Recreation Area, on the north shore of the 750-acre lake in the Caddo National Grassland, has a boat ramp and a fishing pier. A US Forest Service access permit is required.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Coffee Mill?
Fishing Coffee Mill is as likely for Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass. Each accounts for 6 of 12 plants on record. Channel Catfish was last stocked 1999. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2022. Crappie is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Coffee Mill stocked?
Not stocked since 2022. No plants recorded in 46 years between 1969 and 2022.
How do you get on Coffee Mill?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Bonham. Facilities include camping. Coffee Mill Lake Recreation Area, on the north shore of the 750-acre lake in the Caddo National Grassland, has a boat ramp and a fishing pier. A US Forest Service access permit is required.
Which lakes near Coffee Mill were stocked more recently?
Bonham City (11.1 mi) and Maxey Park (12.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Bonham City is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass and Maxey Park is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass.