Fishing Ellis Reservoir in Walker County, Texas

• Overview

  Ellis Reservoir lies in Walker County, Texas. The ground around here is scrub and brush. It measures about 34 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The bank runs about 1.1 miles all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. On our Walker County list it sits near the top for size. Trinity is the closest place, 6 miles off. For a city, College Station is 55 miles off. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Ellis Reservoir

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include white bass, blue catfish and redfin shiner. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. At Ellis Reservoir the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 48°F and July at about 84°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The season is continuous, with heat as the only real check. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. That shapes the year on Ellis Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Eastham and Thomason Ranches Lake, 1.1 miles away. The position on Ellis Reservoir is worth confirming on the day.