The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Cooling Water Reservoir
Matagorda County, Texas · about 7,000 acres (10.9 sq mi)
79°F water, calm this morning.
About Cooling Water Reservoir
Cooling Water Reservoir is a lake in Matagorda County, Texas, covering about 7,000 acres.
It stretches about 3.8 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 12.4 miles. The water sits about 50 ft above sea level. Palacios lies about 8.8 miles to the west. The closest city is Victoria, about 56 miles away.
- Size
- About 7,000 acres (10.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.4 miles
- End to end
- About 3.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 50 ft
- County
- Matagorda County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 am bestsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 mph
Sunday Slow
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Texas mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 79°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
Hot water. Deeper brush and bridge pilings, early or at night.
- FairWhite bass
Hot water. Schools surface early, then hold deep.
- 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
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 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
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:45 am · sunset 5:30 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Cooling Water Reservoir
- Palaciosabout 8.8 mi west
- Markhamabout 11 mi north
- Bay Cityabout 14 mi north
- Van Vleckabout 18 mi northeast
- Victorianearest city, about 56 mi west
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Questions about Cooling Water Reservoir
What fish are in Cooling Water Reservoir?
Lakes like Cooling Water Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Cooling Water Reservoir?
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 Cooling Water Reservoir?
About 7,000 acres, with about 12.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Cooling Water Reservoir?
Palacios is about 8.8 miles west; Markham is about 11 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Cooling Water Reservoir today?
The surface was about 79°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Cooling Water Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
