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San Angelo, Texas 76903
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Lynn Wright, Biologist
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Winters-Elm Creek Reservoir
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Lake Characteristics
Location: On Elm Creek in Runnels County, 6 miles east of Winters
Surface area: 337 acres
Maximum depth: 32 feet
Impounded: 1983
Water Conditions
Conservation Pool Elevation: 1,898 ft. msl
Fluctuation: 4-6 ft. annually
Normal Clarity: moderately stained
Reservoir Controlling Authority
City of Winters
310 S. Main
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-4424
Aquatic Vegetation
Limited amounts of emergent and floating vegetation are present
Predominant Fish Species
Lake Records
Stocking History
Latest Survey Report
Lake Maps
None available
Fishing Regulations
All species are currently managed under statewide regulations.
Angling Opportunities
Fishing for largemouth bass is fair, though some large fish have been caught. Crappie fishing is good in the spring when fish are shallow. Large blue catfish have been caught in this reservoir.
Species | Poor | Fair | Good | Excellent |
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Largemouth Bass | ||||
Catfish | ||||
Crappie | ||||
Sunfish |
Fishing Cover/Structure
The upper end of the reservoir has significant amounts submerged timber.
Use the Habitat Structure Viewer for an interactive map of fish habitat structures and downloadable GPS coordinates.
Tips & Tactics
Largemouth bass are caught by fishing minnows, crank-baits, spinner baits, plastic worms, and top-water baits around the areas with rocks, flooded terrestrial vegetation, or drop-offs. Catfish are caught all over the reservoir with live and prepared baits. Crappie are caught with minnows and small jigs along steep drop-off and rock ledges. Using live minnows from the fishing pier can also produce good numbers of crappie.