The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Coleto Creek Cooling Pond
Goliad County, Texas · about 2,060 acres (3.2 sq mi)
71°F water, level rising, calm this morning.
About Coleto Creek Cooling Pond
In Goliad County, Texas, Coleto Creek Cooling Pond covers about 2,060 acres.
From end to end it runs about 7.6 miles with roughly 37 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 100 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Quail Creek, is about 4.4 miles east.
- Size
- About 2,060 acres (3.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 37 miles
- End to end
- About 7.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 100 ft
- County
- Goliad County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 am bestsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 16 mph
Sunday Slow
- 5:15 am – 6:00 am bestmoon underfoot · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Texas, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 71°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
Rising 0.3 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:50 am · sunset 5:35 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Coleto Creek Cooling Pond
- Quail Creekabout 4.4 mi east
- Victoriaabout 9.3 mi east
- Goliadabout 11 mi southwest
- Bloomingtonabout 17 mi southeast
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Questions about Coleto Creek Cooling Pond
What fish are in Coleto Creek Cooling Pond?
Lakes like Coleto Creek Cooling Pond usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Coleto Creek Cooling Pond?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Coleto Creek Cooling Pond?
About 2,060 acres, with about 37 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Coleto Creek Cooling Pond?
Quail Creek is about 4.4 miles east; Victoria is about 9.3 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Coleto Creek Cooling Pond today?
The surface was about 71°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Coleto Creek Cooling Pond on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
