J.B. Thomas Reservoir

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Public Access Facilities

Lake Characteristics

Location: on the Colorado River, 12 miles southwest of Snyder
Surface area: 7,282 acres
Maximum depth: 61 ft., mean depth 13 ft.
Impounded: 1952

Water Conditions

Current Lake Level
Conservation Pool Elevation: 2,258 ft. msl
Fluctuation: Severe, 4-10 ft. annually
Normal Clarity: Turbid, visibility 1 foot or less

Reservoir Controlling Authority

Colorado River Municipal Water District
PO Box 869
Big Spring, Texas 79721-0869
(432) 267-6341

Aquatic Vegetation

Limited to scattered areas of cattail and bulrush

Predominant Fish Species

Lake Records
Stocking History
Latest Survey Report

Lake Maps

None available at this time

Fishing Regulations

All species are currently managed under statewide regulations.

Angling Opportunities

Species	Poor	Fair	Good	Excellent
Largemouth Bass
Blue & Flathead Catfish
Channel Catfish
Crappie
White Bass
Sunfish

Fishing Cover/Structure

Cover and structure are limited due to very low water levels. Most structure is limited to rock outcrops in the lower reservoir. Be cautious when navigating the reservoir. It may look wide open in the upper portions, but the water is very shallow and has occasional stumps and rocks.

Tips & Tactics

Low water levels and turbid water make fishing a challenge. Focus efforts on the cover and structure available in the lower reservoir.