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Cooper Lake, Sulphur Springs Texas - Also known as Jim Chapman Lake, this 19,305 acre northeastern reservoir was completed in 1991. Cooper Lake was built to control flooding on the Sulphur River, and to serve as a water supply. White bass and hybrid striped bass provide excellent fishing. Due to fluctuating levels and limited habitat largemouth are limited in numbers.
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Cooper Lake

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Due to fluctuating water levels, aquatic vegetation is sparse on the lake. At flood stage, the Sulphur River carries large amounts of sediment into the lake, so water may be muddy for long periods of... Log in to read more...
Getting there: From USACE: Heading West on I-30, from Texarkana, take exit 127 to loop 301 and turn right on Hwy 19 North aprox. 10 miles. Heading East on I-30, from Dallas, take Exit 101 to Hwy 24 through Commerce and take the first Cooper exit (Hwy 154). Continue following 154 through town and turn right on FM 1529 following signs.
Fees: $3 per day, per person 13 and ... Log in for more detail...
Boating: All Boats Allowed. Due to lack of shelter from surrounding terrain and extensive shallow water flats, Cooper Lake will ... Log in for more detail...
Special Regulations: From TPWD: For largemouth bass, minimum length limit=18 inches Daily bag for all four species of black bass=5 bass in any combination. More info: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/annual/fish/limits_freshwater/exceptions.phtml#C
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Cooper Lake Stocking 2010 to 2012
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Cooper Lake State Park, South Sulphur Unit    # of Sites: 145    Fees: $10-$85
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Cooper Lake State Park, Doctor Creek Unit    # of Sites: 51    Fees: $14-$45
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Boat Ramps
Cooper Lake State Park, Docter's Creek Unit
Four-lane concrete ramp with maximum parking capacity of 95 ADA-accessible ramp and dock Park fee required Day use only Sunday through Thursday camping available on weekends Operated by Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. (903) 395-3100
Cooper Lake State Park, South Sulphur Unit
Six boat lanes at Gull's Bluff Day Use area and two lanes at Honey Creek area. Parking for up to 123 vehicles at Gull's Bluff and 63 at Honey Creek Park fee required Open all year Operated by Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. (903) 945-5256
John's Creek Ramp
Two-lane concrete ramp with a maximum parking capacity of 35 Park fee required Open all year Operated by Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. (903) 395-3100
Tira Boat Ramp
Two-lane concrete ramp with a maximum parking capacity of 90 Park fee required Open all year Operated by Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. (903) 945-5256
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