John M Brinegar Reservoir near Moody: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  John M Brinegar Reservoir lies within the bounds of McLennan County, Texas. This is open plain country. At 14 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. The closest town, Moody, is 2.1 miles away. Waco is the closest city, 19 miles away. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on John M Brinegar Reservoir

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Fish John M Brinegar Reservoir to its features, not to its size. Sunken banks and old ditches show as changes in surface texture.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 84°F and January near 46°F on the long-run figures. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. It sets the rhythm of the year at John M Brinegar Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Soil Conservation Service Site 18 Reservoir, 1.2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. For John M Brinegar Reservoir, the notice at the access point is the final word.