The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Jim Chapman Lake
Delta County, Texas · about 9,990 acres (15.6 sq mi)
66°F water, calm this morning.
About Jim Chapman Lake
Jim Chapman Lake spreads over about 9,990 acres in Delta County, Texas.
It stretches about 6.5 miles end to end with roughly 31 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 400 ft above sea level. Cooper is about 1.8 miles northwest. McKinney, the nearest city, is about 52 miles west.
- Size
- About 9,990 acres (15.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 31 miles
- End to end
- About 6.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 400 ft
- County
- Delta County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:15 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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, white bass, 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. With the surface at 66°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 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 6:52 am · sunset 5:21 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Jim Chapman Lake
- Cooperabout 1.8 mi northwest
- Sulphur Springsabout 11 mi south
- Commerceabout 11 mi west
- Honey Groveabout 20 mi northwest
- McKinneynearest city, about 52 mi west
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Questions about Jim Chapman Lake
What fish are in Jim Chapman Lake?
Lakes like Jim Chapman Lake 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 Jim Chapman Lake?
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 Jim Chapman Lake?
About 9,990 acres, with about 31 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Jim Chapman Lake?
Cooper is about 1.8 miles northwest; Sulphur Springs is about 11 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Jim Chapman Lake today?
The surface was about 66°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Jim Chapman Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
