Megargel Creek Reservoir near Olney: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Within Archer County, Texas, you have Megargel Creek Reservoir. The surface lies 1,276 feet up. The water measures roughly 13 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. It is a small entry by Archer County standards. Some 7.9 miles away sits Olney, the nearest settlement. Further out sit Archer City (17 miles) and Seymour (25 miles). The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Megargel Creek Reservoir

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Fish Megargel Creek Reservoir to its features, not to its size. Most anglers in the area know Lake Throckmorton, 28 miles away.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 41°F in January up to 84°F in July. The surface stays open the year round. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. That is the shape of the year on Megargel Creek Reservoir. Falling water concentrates fish into the deeper parts.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Failing this one, try Powell Lake, 1.1 miles away. The position on Megargel Creek Reservoir is worth confirming on the day.