Lake Colorado City
Mitchell County, Texas1,263 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from TCEQ for this lake.
- Public access
Lake Colorado City in Mitchell County, Texas has water-quality measurements published by TCEQ, shown here as reported. Surface area: 1263 acres.
Lake Colorado City is a 1,263-acre lake in Mitchell County, Texas. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, TCEQ. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Lake Colorado City is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch2 documented ramps
- Big water1,263 acres
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Lake Colorado City is safe to swim in today is a call for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Lake Colorado City
These are the measurements TCEQ publishes for Lake Colorado City, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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→ Lake Colorado City water level: the live USGS gauge reading
Lake Details
Surface area
1,263 acres
Shoreline
26.3 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by TCEQ
No bathymetric survey has been published for Lake Colorado City, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Lake Colorado CityPublic
- Lake Colorado City State ParkPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Colorado City
Where is Lake Colorado City?
- Lake Colorado City is a lake in Mitchell County, Texas. Its water-quality measurements are published by TCEQ and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Lake Colorado City?
- Lake Colorado City in Mitchell County, Texas has water-quality measurements published by TCEQ, shown here as reported. Surface area: 1263 acres.
Is Lake Colorado City safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Colorado City?
- Lake Colorado City has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Colorado City, Lake Colorado City State Park. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Lake Colorado City?
- Lake Colorado City has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Texas's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lake Colorado City come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory