Lake E.V. Spence

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Public Access Facilities

Lake Characteristics

Location: On the Colorado River in Coke County, 2 miles west of Robert Lee
Surface area: 14,640 acres
Maximum depth: 108 feet
Impounded: 1969

Water Conditions

Current Lake Level
Conservation Pool Elevation: 1,898 ft. msl
Fluctuation: 6-10 ft. annually
Normal Clarity: Clear at the dam, more turbid upstream

Reservoir Controlling Authority

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

Aquatic Vegetation

None

Predominant Fish Species

• Striped bass
• White bass
• Largemouth bass
• Catfishes

Lake Records
Current Fishing Report
Stocking History
Latest Survey Report

Lake Maps

Free maps showing recreation areas are available from the controlling authority and from marinas and businesses that sell access permits.

Fishing Regulations

All species are currently managed under statewide regulations.

Angling Opportunities

After severe golden-alga fish kills in the early 2000s, this fishery is making a comeback with anglers able to harvest legal size channel catfish. Largemouth bass are abundant and most should reach legal size this year.

Species	Poor	Fair	Good	Excellent
Largemouth Bass
Catfish
Crappie
White Bass
Striped Bass
Sunfish

Fishing Cover/Structure

Structure varies from steep rocky bluffs to river and creek channels and coves to mud flats.

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. Catfishes are caught on live bait and cut bait throughout the reservoir.