“The Hunting Capital of Texas”
Coleman offers a wide array of outdoor experiences, recreational activities, and community organizations. Ample wildlife in the surrounding area provides Coleman with the opportunity to hunt deer, turkey, duck, dove and quail. For those who prefer a more relaxing outdoor experience, the Coleman City Park is a comfortable venue that includes picnic areas, tennis courts and an Olympic-size swimming pool.
Lakes and Fishing
Six major area lakes surround Coleman, providing ample opportunities for recreational fishing and boating. Lake Coleman, Ivie Reservoir, Lake Scarborough, Memory Lake, Lake Santa Anna, and Hord’s Creek offer scenic views and a wealth of freshwater fish.
Lake Coleman is located On Jim Ned Creek in Coleman County. It serves as the city’s main source of municipal water. It covers 2,000 acres with a maximum depth of 48 feet, and is home to schools of largemouth bass, hybrid striped bass, Florida bass, white crappie, sunfish, and flathead catfish. Lake Coleman also offers beautiful waterfront living and recreation.
Ivie Reservoir is located in Coleman County, and covers more than 19,000 acres with a maximum depth of 119 feet. Its beautiful landscape of aquatic plants and standing timber is the backdrop for several species of catfish, white bass, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, sunfish, and white crappie.
Lake Scarborough is a 2,000-acre lake on Indian Creek. It is a fishing only lake.
Memory Lake’s emerald green waters boast a 100% publicly accessible shoreline, making it a great spot for fishing. It has plentiful populations of bluegill and redear sunfish.
Hord’s Creek is a recreational haven surrounded by oak trees and parks. The water is brimming with largemouth bass, crappie, channel catfish, blue catfish, flathead catfish, and bluegill. With campsites and picnic areas as well as the opportunity for boating and water sports, there’s something for everyone at Horde’s Creek.
Hunting Capital of Texas
Coleman’s rich wildlife makes its thousands of acres of beautiful hunting leases an adventure to explore. Coleman is known for being one of the best dove hunting counties in Texas, and it also offers large populations of deer, quail, turkeys, ducks, and hogs. In addition to the naturally occurring species that roam Coleman’s landscape, there are leases specializing in exotic hunts that offer exciting and different hunting adventures. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert hunter, Coleman has a hunting experience for you.
