Colorado City fishing

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

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

49

Since 1966

Species recorded

9

Elevation

2,053.4 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Colorado City?
Fishing Colorado City is most likely to be for Red Drum. Red Drum accounts for 15 of 49 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 7 more. Red Drum was last stocked July 1, 2003. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2008. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2026. Bluegill was last stocked July 1, 2008. 5 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Colorado City 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 34 years between 1966 and 2026.
How do you get on Colorado City?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Colorado City. Facilities include camping and restrooms. Lake Colorado City State Park has a boat ramp and fishing pier on the 1,618-acre reservoir; anglers fish primarily for largemouth bass, channel catfish, and sunfish. No license is needed to fish from shore or the pier in the park. $4 daily entrance fee for adults.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Colorado City
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
camping, restrooms

Lake Colorado City State Park has a boat ramp and fishing pier on the 1,618-acre reservoir; anglers fish primarily for largemouth bass, channel catfish, and sunfish. No license is needed to fish from shore or the pier in the park. $4 daily entrance fee for adults.

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

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How Colorado City 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 34 years between 1966 and 2026.

Fish at Colorado City

Fishing Colorado City is most likely to be for Red Drum. Red Drum accounts for 15 of 49 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 7 more.

Red Drum 15 plants
Plants
15 of 49
Last stocked
July 1, 2003
Largemouth Bass 11 plants
Plants
11 of 49
Last stocked
July 1, 2008

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Channel Catfish 9 plants
Plants
9 of 49
Last stocked
July 1, 2026

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Bluegill 6 plants
Plants
6 of 49
Last stocked
July 1, 2008

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Crappie 4 plants
Plants
4 of 49
Last stocked
July 1, 1997

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Lone Star Bass 1 plant
Plants
1 of 49
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Palmetto Bass 1 plant
Plants
1 of 49
Last stocked
July 1, 1978
Threadfin Shad 1 plant
Plants
1 of 49
Last stocked
July 1, 1980
Walleye 1 plant
Plants
1 of 49
Last stocked
July 1, 1978

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 40,0001966
  • 25,0001968
  • 15,0001970
  • 57,0001972
  • 60,0001978
  • 2,0001980
  • 167,4001981
  • 134,0001982
  • 335,2011986
  • 160,0001987
  • 183,8001991
  • 72,8031992
  • 162,7801993
  • 323,4071994
  • 327,8301995
  • 327,6511996
  • 473,6751997
  • 195,9481999
  • 245,5132000
  • 204,0162001
  • 419,9662003
  • 376,7942004
  • 855,6692005
  • 282,5952006
  • 271,0022007
  • 493,0412008
  • 146,8492026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Lone Star Bass 44,249 – report
July 1, 2026 Channel Catfish 102,600 – report
July 1, 2008 Largemouth Bass 162,250 – report
July 1, 2008 Bluegill 173,828 – report
July 1, 2008 Channel Catfish 156,963 – report
July 1, 2007 Largemouth Bass 135,384 – report
July 1, 2007 Bluegill 135,618 – report
July 1, 2006 Bluegill 140,191 – report
July 1, 2006 Channel Catfish 142,404 – report
July 1, 2005 Largemouth Bass 162,134 – report
July 1, 2005 Bluegill 168,338 – report
July 1, 2005 Channel Catfish 359,478 – report
July 1, 2005 Channel Catfish 165,719 – report
July 1, 2004 Largemouth Bass 143,915 – report
July 1, 2004 Bluegill 83,251 – report
July 1, 2004 Channel Catfish 149,628 – report
July 1, 2003 Red Drum 177,093 – report
July 1, 2003 Bluegill 162,739 – report
July 1, 2003 Channel Catfish 79,983 – report
July 1, 2003 Channel Catfish 151 – report
July 1, 2001 Red Drum 204,016 – report
July 1, 2000 Red Drum 204,400 – report
July 1, 2000 Largemouth Bass 41,113 – report
July 1, 1999 Red Drum 195,948 – report
July 1, 1997 Crappie 143,697 – report
July 1, 1997 Red Drum 168,178 – report
July 1, 1997 Largemouth Bass 161,800 – report
July 1, 1996 Crappie 162,423 – report
July 1, 1996 Red Drum 165,228 – report
July 1, 1995 Crappie 161,830 – report
July 1, 1995 Red Drum 166,000 – report
July 1, 1994 Crappie 162,548 – report
July 1, 1994 Red Drum 160,859 – report
July 1, 1993 Red Drum 162,780 – report
July 1, 1992 Red Drum 72,803 – report
July 1, 1991 Red Drum 183,800 – report
July 1, 1987 Red Drum 160,000 – report
July 1, 1986 Red Drum 174,850 – report
July 1, 1986 Largemouth Bass 160,351 – report
July 1, 1982 Red Drum 134,000 – report
July 1, 1981 Red Drum 167,400 – report
July 1, 1980 Threadfin Shad 2,000 – report
July 1, 1978 Walleye 50,000 – report
July 1, 1978 Palmetto Bass 10,000 – report
July 1, 1972 Largemouth Bass 50,000 – report
July 1, 1972 Channel Catfish 7,000 – report
July 1, 1970 Largemouth Bass 15,000 – report
July 1, 1968 Largemouth Bass 25,000 – report
July 1, 1966 Largemouth Bass 40,000 – report
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Species stocked here

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

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