Fishing at Progreso District Settling Basin, Hidalgo County, Texas

• Overview

  Progreso District Settling Basin lies in Hidalgo County, Texas. The surface lies 95 feet up. It covers about 16 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Most waters listed here for Hidalgo County are larger. Progreso sits 2.2 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Llano Grande follows at 4.7 miles, then Weslaco at 6.9 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Progreso District Settling Basin

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include threadfin shad, blue tilapia, channel catfish, common carp and freshwater drum. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Work Progreso District Settling Basin in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 85°F in August and bottom out at 58°F in January. The calendar barely matters here; the time of day does. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Progreso District Settling Basin fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. The water borders Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge, so reserve rules are likely to apply. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Moon Lake, 0.5 miles away. What applies at Progreso District Settling Basin may have changed since it was mapped.