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
Lake Coleman
Coleman County, Texas · about 1,100 acres (1.7 sq mi)
64°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Lake Coleman
Lake Coleman spreads over about 1,100 acres in Coleman County, Texas.
It stretches about 3.4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 9.9 miles. At about 1,710 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Coleman, is about 14 miles south. The closest city is Abilene, about 31 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,100 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.9 miles
- End to end
- About 3.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,710 ft
- County
- Coleman County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Slow
- 6:30 am – 8:45 am bestsunrise · 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. With the surface at 64°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- 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
- 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
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:05 am · sunset 5:38 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Coleman
- Colemanabout 14 mi south
- Potosiabout 21 mi northwest
- Santa Annaabout 21 mi southeast
- Clydeabout 25 mi north
- Abilenenearest city, about 31 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Coleman
What fish are in Lake Coleman?
Lakes like Lake Coleman usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Coleman?
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 Lake Coleman?
About 1,100 acres, with about 9.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Coleman?
Coleman is about 14 miles south; Potosi is about 21 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Coleman today?
The surface was about 64°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Coleman on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
