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3407-A S. Chadbourne
San Angelo, Texas 76903
(325) 651-5556
Lynn Wright, Biologist
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Champion Creek Reservoir
Quick Links: Fishing Regulations | Angling Opportunities | Cover & Structure | Tips & Tactics
Lake Characteristics
Location: On Champion Creek in Mitchell
County, seven miles south of Colorado City on Texas 208
Surface area: 1,577 acres
Maximum depth: 28 feet
Impounded: 1959
Water Conditions
Current Lake Level
Conservation Pool Elevation: 2,083 ft. msl
Fluctuation: Extreme, up to
10 feet annually
Normal Clarity: Clear to very turbid
Reservoir Controlling Authority
Luminant Energy
1601 Bryan Street
Dallas, TX 75201
Aquatic Vegetation
None
Predominant Fish Species
Lake Records
Stocking History
Latest Survey Report
Lake Maps
Maps may be available at sporting goods and tackle stores.
Fishing Regulations
All species are currently managed under statewide regulations. Per city ordinance, no jet skis, jet boats or water skiing is permitted on this lake.
Angling Opportunities
This fishery is still rebuilding after an extensive golden alga bloom in 2014.
| Species | Poor | Fair | Good | Excellent |
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| Largemouth Bass |  |
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| Crappie |  |
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| White Bass |  |
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| Sunfish |  |
Fishing Cover/Structure
Structure in Champion Creek Reservoir includes deep rocky drop-offs and ledges, rip-rap, underwater humps, and a few old tank dams. The water is fairly clear near the dam and gets more turbid upstream.TPWD has worked with local partners to install additional fish habitat structure.
Use the Habitat Structure Viewer for an interactive map of fish habitat structures and downloadable GPS coordinates.
Tips & Tactics
Trolling crankbaits and rattling baits in the main lake near humps and drop-offs is very effective for white bass. Largemouth bass can be caught fishing live or artificial baits along the rip-rap, flooded terrestrial vegetation, and along the drop-offs and ledges. White crappie are caught fishing minnows and jigs along ledges and underwater humps. Catfishes are caught using live and prepared baits along the ledges and drop-offs, and along the river channel.