E.V. Spence Reservoir offers fishing and camping near Robert Lee

E.V. Spence Reservoir sits on the Colorado River in Coke County. It covers roughly 14,640 acres and reaches a maximum depth of about 108 feet. The lake was impounded in 1969. The fishery includes largemouth bass, striped bass, white bass, and channel catfish. TPWD notes that after earlier fish kills the lake is recovering and that largemouth bass are abundant.

The Colorado River Municipal Water District runs recreation areas around the lake with camping, picnic space, bank fishing, and ramp access. Use TPWD's access page for fees and ramp details, because those are planning details for the day you go. Fish rules are under TPWD's statewide regulations.