M K Brown Reservoir near Canadian: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Hemphill County, Texas, is where M K Brown Reservoir sits. The surface lies 2,306 feet up. Roughly 27 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. It is high ground by Texas standards. Nearest place of any size is Canadian, 11 miles away. The big place round here is Amarillo, 104 miles distant. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on M K Brown Reservoir

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Fish documented in Hemphill County include green sunfish, largemouth bass and plains darter. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. On M K Brown Reservoir the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 81°F for July and 35°F for January. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. It sets the rhythm of the year at M K Brown Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. You can camp about half a mile away, going by the mapping. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Sort the permit out before you load the car. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Lake Marvin at 0.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to M K Brown Reservoir locally before you travel.