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Fishing

Coleto Creek Reservoir offers public fishing near Goliad County

A 3,100-acre reservoir on the Goliad-Victoria county line gives anglers public access to largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and more.

Goliad County The Great Outdoors

Coleto Creek Reservoir is about 3,100 acres. It reaches up to 46 feet deep. The lake is about 15 miles west-southwest of Victoria. Texas Parks and Wildlife lists it as a quality bass fishery.

You can also catch white bass, crappie, channel catfish, blue catfish, flathead catfish, bluegill, and redear sunfish.

The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) runs Coleto Creek Park. That is the main place to put in a boat. There is a four-lane boat ramp and a day-use fee. Check GBRA or Texas Parks and Wildlife for current rates. Standard statewide fishing rules apply. No special lake rules are in effect as of the most recent Texas Parks and Wildlife survey. You must have a valid Texas fishing license.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Coleto Creek Reservoir Fishing

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