Coleman City (Coleman County) fishing

Coleman City (Coleman County) fishing is stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Hybrid Sunfish, Palmetto Bass, Threadfin Shad, and 2 more on a reservoir. Also recorded: Flathead catfish. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1966. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, and dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
2026
Lone Star Bass
Plants on record
49
Since 1966
Species stocked
8 (+1 also recorded)
Elevation
1,713.9 ft

Fish at Coleman City (Coleman County)

8 stocked · 1 confirmed present

Palmetto Bass Stocked · 20 plants · last 2009

Last stocked 2009 · 20 plants

Largemouth Bass Stocked · 10 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked 2022 · 10 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth Bass species guide
Sunshine Bass Stocked · 7 plants · last 2026

Last stocked 2026 · 7 plants

Channel Catfish Stocked · 4 plants · last 2003 Best: dusk, night

Last stocked 2003 · 4 plants

Best: dusk, night

Channel Catfish species guide
Lone Star Bass Stocked · 3 plants · last 2026

Last stocked 2026 · 3 plants

Threadfin Shad Stocked · 2 plants · last 1985

Last stocked 1985 · 2 plants

Crappie Stocked · 1 plant · last 1966 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked 1966 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Crappie species guide

How Coleman City (Coleman County) is stocked

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

No plants recorded in 22 years between 1966 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1966

342,000

Fish stocked in 1967

8,350

Fish stocked in 1970

100,000

Fish stocked in 1976

21,280

Fish stocked in 1977

16,656

Fish stocked in 1979

14,350

Fish stocked in 1981

10,575

Fish stocked in 1983

9,999

Fish stocked in 1984

1,950

Fish stocked in 1985

103,728

Fish stocked in 1986

35,180

Fish stocked in 1987

40,050

Fish stocked in 1988

300,000

Fish stocked in 1989

250,000

Fish stocked in 1991

132,495

Fish stocked in 1992

24,400

Fish stocked in 1994

24,786

Fish stocked in 1995

14,950

Fish stocked in 1996

10,096

Fish stocked in 1997

10,235

Fish stocked in 1998

10,087

Fish stocked in 2001

201,471

Fish stocked in 2002

1,081

Fish stocked in 2003

33,584

Fish stocked in 2004

9,998

Fish stocked in 2007

533,241

Fish stocked in 2009

10,220

Fish stocked in 2012

104,477

Fish stocked in 2014

124,952

Fish stocked in 2015

118,918

Fish stocked in 2016

108,379

Fish stocked in 2017

142,500

Fish stocked in 2019

145,802

Fish stocked in 2020

85,900

Fish stocked in 2021

20,378

Fish stocked in 2022

9,350

Fish stocked in 2024

24,454

Fish stocked in 2025

188,000

Fish stocked in 2026

49,424

Stocking history

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
2026Lone Star Bass28,254–report
2026Sunshine Bass21,170–report
2025Lone Star Bass188,000–report
2024Lone Star Bass24,454–report
2022Largemouth Bass9,350–report
2021Sunshine Bass10,083–report
2021Largemouth Bass10,295–report
2020Sunshine Bass85,900–report
2019Largemouth Bass145,802–report
2017Sunshine Bass142,500–report
2016Sunshine Bass108,379–report
2015Sunshine Bass118,918–report
2014Sunshine Bass124,952–report
2012Largemouth Bass104,477–report
2009Palmetto Bass10,220–report
2007Palmetto Bass523,122–report
2007Palmetto Bass10,119–report
2004Palmetto Bass9,998–report
2003Channel Catfish33,584–report
2002Channel Catfish1,081–report
2001Largemouth Bass201,471–report
1998Palmetto Bass10,087–report
1997Palmetto Bass10,235–report
1996Palmetto Bass10,096–report
1995Palmetto Bass14,950–report
1994Palmetto Bass24,786–report
1992Palmetto Bass24,400–report
1991Largemouth Bass100,465–report
1991Palmetto Bass32,030–report
1989Palmetto Bass250,000–report
1988Palmetto Bass300,000–report
1987Palmetto Bass40,050–report
1986Palmetto Bass35,180–report
1985Largemouth Bass102,528–report
1985Threadfin Shad1,200–report
1984Threadfin Shad1,950–report
1983Palmetto Bass9,999–report
1981Palmetto Bass10,575–report
1979Hybrid Sunfish400–report
1979Palmetto Bass13,950–report
1977Palmetto Bass16,656–report
1976Palmetto Bass21,280–report
1970Largemouth Bass100,000–report
1967Largemouth Bass8,000–report
1967Channel Catfish350–report
1966Hybrid Sunfish10,000–report
1966Crappie2,000–report
1966Largemouth Bass246,000–report
1966Channel Catfish84,000–report

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Coleman
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
No
Fee required
No
Facilities
camping, restrooms

Lake Coleman, on Jim Ned Creek about 13 miles north of Coleman, has two lighted two-lane boat ramps at Press Morris Park with no launch fee.

Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.

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 Coleman City (Coleman County)?

Fishing Coleman City (Coleman County) usually means Palmetto Bass: Palmetto Bass accounts for 20 of 49 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 6 more. Palmetto Bass was last stocked 2009. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2022. Sunshine Bass was last stocked 2026. Channel Catfish was last stocked 2003. 4 more species are on the stocking report. Flathead catfish is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Coleman City (Coleman County) stocked?

Last stocked 2026. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1966. No plants recorded in 22 years between 1966 and 2026.

How do you get on Coleman City (Coleman County)?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, it is not ADA accessible, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Coleman. Facilities include camping and restrooms. Lake Coleman, on Jim Ned Creek about 13 miles north of Coleman, has two lighted two-lane boat ramps at Press Morris Park with no launch fee.

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