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Lake Coleman

Novice, Texas — Coleman County.

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2,000Surface acres · TPWD
48 ftMax depth
1966Impounded
1Public access sites

Surface area: TPWD (official surface acres); the USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 92526627) measures 1,831 acres; max depth from TPWD.

Location & fast facts

Where Lake Coleman is in Texas

The red circle marks Lake Coleman.

Fast facts

About Lake Coleman

  • County: Coleman
  • Nearest city: Novice (about 4.3 mi from the lake)
  • Location (TPWD): On Jim Ned Creek in Coleman County, 45 miles southeast of Abilene and about 13 miles north of Coleman
  • Impounded: 1966 (TPWD)
  • Controlling authority: City of Coleman · (325) 625-4116
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 31 mi from Abilene and 67 mi from San Angelo, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Texas: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).

Fishing in Texas

Official TPWD pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Lake map

Lake Coleman shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Boat ramp (Boat launch)11 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Boat ramp
    Boat launch

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 92526627), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: OpenStreetMap boat ramps (TPWD publishes ramp names per lake, not coordinates). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Lake Coleman

We found 2 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Lake Coleman. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

All campgrounds & RV parks in Texas

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (32.0375, -99.5140). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Lake Coleman. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Lake Coleman

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Fish you can catch

    Largemouth bass ★White crappieHybrid striped bassChannel & flathead catfishSunshine bass ★Lone Star bass ★

    ★ = stocked recently (see Stocking). Predominant species from the TPWD Lake Finder.

    TPWD Lake Finder: Lake Coleman

    Fishing outlook & regulations

    SpeciesTPWD rating
    Largemouth BassGood
    CatfishGood
    CrappieGood
    Hybrid Striped BassGood
    SunfishFair

    Regulations (TPWD): All species are currently managed under statewide regulations.

    Aquatic vegetation (TPWD): Water willow and star grass when the lake is full

    Conservation pool: 1717.5 ft. msl

    Water-level fluctuation: Average 3 feet annually, but may have prolonged periods with dropping water levels

    Normal clarity: Clear to stained, with visibility up to 4 feet

    TPWD Lake Finder page · Current fishing report · Lake records · Latest survey report

    Ratings are TPWD's own Poor / Fair / Good / Excellent scale. Statewide rules: TPWD Outdoor Annual, fishing. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Stocking history

    TPWD has 49 stocking records for Lake Coleman from 1966 to 2026. The table shows 2022–2026.

    YearSpeciesFishSize
    2026Bass, Lone Star28,254Fingerling
    2026Bass, Sunshine21,170Fingerling
    2025Bass, Lone Star188,000Fry
    2024Bass, Lone Star24,454Fingerling
    2022Bass, ShareLunker largemouth9,350Fingerling

    TPWD stocking history for Lake Coleman

    Boat launches & access sites

    1 public access site listed, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating32.0382, -99.4629

    OpenStreetMap boat ramps (TPWD publishes ramp names per lake, not coordinates)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Invasive species

    Reported on or near Lake Coleman

    Clean, Drain, Dry. In Texas the law requires draining water from boats and onboard receptacles when leaving or approaching public fresh water, and possessing or moving zebra mussels is illegal. TPWD rules.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Lakes & ponds nearby

    Straight-line distance between lake centers. All Texas lakes & ponds · All waters in Novice