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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Colorado City
Mitchell County, Texas · about 820 acres (1.3 sq mi)
Level steady, calm this morning.
About Lake Colorado City
In Mitchell County, Texas, Lake Colorado City covers about 820 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.6 miles with roughly 12 miles of shoreline. At about 2,050 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Colorado City is about 4.4 miles northeast. San Angelo, the nearest city, is about 65 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 820 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12 miles
- End to end
- About 3.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,050 ft
- County
- Mitchell County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Slow
Sunday Fair
- 6:00 am – 8:45 ammoon underfoot, sunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:45 pm – 6:15 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, 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.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
- Bluegill and sunfish
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
5 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:11 am · sunset 5:44 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Colorado City
- Colorado Cityabout 4.4 mi northeast
- Roscoeabout 23 mi east
- Snyderabout 24 mi north
- San Angelonearest city, about 65 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Colorado City
What fish are in Lake Colorado City?
Lakes like Lake Colorado City 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 Colorado City?
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 Colorado City?
About 820 acres, with about 12 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Colorado City?
Colorado City is about 4.4 miles northeast; Roscoe is about 23 miles east.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Colorado City?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Lake Colorado City on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
