Fishing at McCormack Reservoir, Brazoria County, Texas

• Overview

  The Brazoria County end of Texas holds McCormack Reservoir. The country round it is open low country from end to end. It runs to roughly 143 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. It is low-lying compared with other Texas water we list. Danbury sits 6.4 miles from the bank. The big place round here is Pearland, 29 miles distant. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on McCormack Reservoir

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Public wildlife records from this area list spotted gar, black bullhead and flathead grey mullet. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. McCormack Reservoir gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 83°F, the coldest about 53°F. The water stays warm and open throughout. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. At McCormack Reservoir the season follows that pattern closely. The week either side of a change of season often fishes hardest.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Lemon Reservoir at 1.5 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm before you fish McCormack Reservoir.