Coleto Creek Reservoir

Largemouth bass is the most popular fish in the reservoir. Largemouth bass are abundant with frequent reports of five to eight pound fish being boated. White bass provide good fishing opportunities in deeper water, near the dam. Blue, flathead and channel catfish also provide fisheries, and respectable catches of crappie are not uncommon.

Coleto Creek Reservoir has varied types of habitat including steep rocky banks, flooded timber, shallow brushy flats, and creek channels. Water is generally clear throughout the year, while the creek channels are typically stained. Small coves and protected creek channels stay fairly clear throughout the year.

Largemouth bass fishermen are most successful on during the spring, fall, and winter months. Popular spring baits include spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, rattletraps, crankbaits, and unweighted soft plastic worms or jerkbaits. Summer bass fishing can be frustrating for even the most experienced fishermen. Topwater baits such as buzzbaits, Zara Spooks, or Pop-R's, presented very early or very late in the day near weed beds, are popular and can be productive throughout the day if cloud cover is present. Flipping jigs, plastic worms, or tube baits in heavy shaded cover are often productive when nothing else seems to work.

All species at Coleto Creek Reservoir are managed under standard Texas statewide regulations.