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Cooper Lake
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. Located near Sulphur Springs
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Cooper Lake on FishExplorer has 20 historic conditions reports, 14 historic water temperature updates, 18 historic status updates, 18 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports
We have cataloged 70 reports for Cooper Lake, including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
| Status: | 04.27.16 | |
| Water Tmp: | 03.20.19 | |
| Level: | 03.20.19 |
Conditions Report
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Cooper Photos
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Cooper Lake
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Latest Content
New Member (forum) 04.15.12 by Scirocco
Clouser Pattern Detailed - New Article (blog) 12.16.11 by Matt Snider
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Spawn Time Targets (blog) 03.28.11 by Robert Woodruff
Take a kid Fishing (blog) 03.06.11 by Darryl Roach
Master Angler Records
No Master Angler records recorded for this lake.
General Details
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 for additional details...
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Directions, Fees, Misc
Managing Agency
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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FishExplorer Region: North
Directions
From USACE: Heading West on I-30, from Texarkana, take exit 127 to loop 301 and turn right on Hwy 19...Fees
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Cooper Lake Stocking Data
No stocking records recorded for this lake.
Weather, Sun & Moon
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Lake Imagery/Maps
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Top Reporters
| # | Last Rpt | NickName |
| 40 | 4/27/2016 | cookster |
| 13 | 10/7/2015 | Tx twister |
| 4 | 6/18/2017 | rebelsportsmanl |
| 4 | 11/27/2013 | Flyrodn |
| 3 | 3/20/2019 | Matt |
| 3 | 5/12/2012 | Scirocco |
| 3 | 2/6/2016 | Kimmylove |