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Coleto Creek Reservoir

Lake fishing  Texas · 07:14 - 19:33

Coleto Creek Reservoir is a lake set in Texas. Most people come here for Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish and Channel Catfish.

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Good 60% The bite right now
Top bet: Flathead Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
81%
93°
Best day
Fri
76%
90°
Sat
77%
95°
Sun
77%
96°
Mon
75%
97°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
80°F
Air temp
86°F
Wind
11 mph
Pressure
30.02 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
11.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 18:18–20:18 Night 20:18–06:29

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 16:26–18:26 Major period 04:26–06:26 Minor period 11:35–13:05 Minor period 21:47–23:17

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

21:00
86°
22:00
85°
23:00
85°
00:00
84°
01:00
83°
02:00
83°
03:00
82°
04:00
82°
05:00
81°
06:00
81°
07:00
80°
08:00
82°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
60%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
58%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
57%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
56%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
31%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
17%
Slow during the night, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Largemouth Bass and Striped Bass.

Flathead Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a deadbait for flathead catfish, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for flathead catfish at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try live bait, scent and movement for flathead catfish.
Lure Deadbait for flathead catfish: Live or whole baitfish.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Coleto Creek Reservoir is a reservoir on Coleto Creek and Perdido Creek located in Fannin, Texas, 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Victoria. The surface of the lake extends into Victoria and Goliad Counties. The reservoir was formed in 1980 by the construction of a dam by the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority to provide a power station cooling pond for electric power generation. Coleto Creek Reservoir is a venue for outdoor recreation, including fishing and boating.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Coleto Creek Reservoir?

The usual catches here are Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Bluegill and Black Crappie.

Do you need a fishing license at Coleto Creek Reservoir?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Coleto Creek Reservoir?

Flathead Catfish is generally most active around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Coleto Creek Reservoir right now?

Right now Flathead Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 27%.