What fish are at Coleman City (Coleman County)?

Fishing Coleman City (Coleman County) is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 20 of 49 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 6 more. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 2009. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2022. Sunshine Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2003. 4 more species are on the stocking report. Flathead catfish (TPWD's fishing page rates flathead catfish good to excellent on Lake Coleman; trotline anglers do especially well in the upper end) is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

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.

Coleman City (Coleman County) fishing

Fishing at Coleman City (Coleman County) is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Hybrid Sunfish, Palmetto Bass, Threadfin Shad, and 3 more. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1966, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, and dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

Since 1966

Species recorded

Elevation

1,713.9 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Coleman City (Coleman County)?: Fishing Coleman City (Coleman County) is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 20 of 49 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 6 more. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 2009. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2022. Sunshine Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2003. 4 more species are on the stocking report. Flathead catfish (TPWD's fishing page rates flathead catfish good to excellent on Lake Coleman; trotline anglers do especially well in the upper end) is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Coleman City (Coleman County) stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1966, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2026 it was July 1, 2026, about when it usually is. 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.

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.

Sources: tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , thedyrt.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026

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How Coleman City (Coleman County) is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2026 it was July 1, 2026, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 22 years between 1966 and 2026.

Fish at Coleman City (Coleman County)

Fishing Coleman City (Coleman County) is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 20 of 49 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 6 more.

Palmetto Bass 20 plants

Plants: 20 of 49
Last stocked: July 1, 2009

Largemouth Bass 10 plants

Plants: 10 of 49
Last stocked: July 1, 2022

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Sunshine Bass 7 plants

Plants: 7 of 49
Last stocked: July 1, 2026

Channel Catfish 4 plants

Plants: 4 of 49
Last stocked: July 1, 2003

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Lone Star Bass 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 49
Last stocked: July 1, 2026

Hybrid Sunfish 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 49
Last stocked: July 1, 1979

Seasons and rigs are on the Hybrid Sunfish guide.

Threadfin Shad 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 49
Last stocked: July 1, 1985

Crappie 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 49
Last stocked: July 1, 1966

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Fish stocked per year

342,0001966
8,3501967
100,0001970
21,2801976
16,6561977
14,3501979
10,5751981
9,9991983
1,9501984
103,7281985
35,1801986
40,0501987
300,0001988
250,0001989
132,4951991
24,4001992
24,7861994
14,9501995
10,0961996
10,2351997
10,0871998
201,4712001
1,0812002
33,5842003
9,9982004
533,2412007
10,2202009
104,4772012
124,9522014
118,9182015
108,3792016
142,5002017
145,8022019
85,9002020
20,3782021
9,3502022
24,4542024
188,0002025
49,4242026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2026	Lone Star Bass	28,254	–	report
July 1, 2026	Sunshine Bass	21,170	–	report
July 1, 2025	Lone Star Bass	188,000	–	report
July 1, 2024	Lone Star Bass	24,454	–	report
July 1, 2022	Largemouth Bass	9,350	–	report
July 1, 2021	Sunshine Bass	10,083	–	report
July 1, 2021	Largemouth Bass	10,295	–	report
July 1, 2020	Sunshine Bass	85,900	–	report
July 1, 2019	Largemouth Bass	145,802	–	report
July 1, 2017	Sunshine Bass	142,500	–	report
July 1, 2016	Sunshine Bass	108,379	–	report
July 1, 2015	Sunshine Bass	118,918	–	report
July 1, 2014	Sunshine Bass	124,952	–	report
July 1, 2012	Largemouth Bass	104,477	–	report
July 1, 2009	Palmetto Bass	10,220	–	report
July 1, 2007	Palmetto Bass	523,122	–	report
July 1, 2007	Palmetto Bass	10,119	–	report
July 1, 2004	Palmetto Bass	9,998	–	report
July 1, 2003	Channel Catfish	33,584	–	report
July 1, 2002	Channel Catfish	1,081	–	report
July 1, 2001	Largemouth Bass	201,471	–	report
July 1, 1998	Palmetto Bass	10,087	–	report
July 1, 1997	Palmetto Bass	10,235	–	report
July 1, 1996	Palmetto Bass	10,096	–	report
July 1, 1995	Palmetto Bass	14,950	–	report
July 1, 1994	Palmetto Bass	24,786	–	report
July 1, 1992	Palmetto Bass	24,400	–	report
July 1, 1991	Largemouth Bass	100,465	–	report
July 1, 1991	Palmetto Bass	32,030	–	report
July 1, 1989	Palmetto Bass	250,000	–	report
July 1, 1988	Palmetto Bass	300,000	–	report
July 1, 1987	Palmetto Bass	40,050	–	report
July 1, 1986	Palmetto Bass	35,180	–	report
July 1, 1985	Largemouth Bass	102,528	–	report
July 1, 1985	Threadfin Shad	1,200	–	report
July 1, 1984	Threadfin Shad	1,950	–	report
July 1, 1983	Palmetto Bass	9,999	–	report
July 1, 1981	Palmetto Bass	10,575	–	report
July 1, 1979	Hybrid Sunfish	400	–	report
July 1, 1979	Palmetto Bass	13,950	–	report
July 1, 1977	Palmetto Bass	16,656	–	report
July 1, 1976	Palmetto Bass	21,280	–	report
July 1, 1970	Largemouth Bass	100,000	–	report
July 1, 1967	Largemouth Bass	8,000	–	report
July 1, 1967	Channel Catfish	350	–	report
July 1, 1966	Hybrid Sunfish	10,000	–	report
July 1, 1966	Crappie	2,000	–	report
July 1, 1966	Largemouth Bass	246,000	–	report
July 1, 1966	Channel Catfish	84,000	–	report

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Species found here

Confirmed present independent of the stocking records above, not from a stocking event.

Flathead catfish : TPWD's fishing page rates flathead catfish good to excellent on Lake Coleman; trotline anglers do especially well in the upper end. (tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026)

Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.