Reservoir Number Nineteen Fishing near Hudson Oaks, Texas

• Overview

  In Texas, Reservoir Number Nineteen belongs to Parker County. It sits at 974 feet above sea level. It covers about 14 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. The closest town, Hudson Oaks, is 4.5 miles distant. The nearest city of size is Fort Worth, 24 miles away. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Reservoir Number Nineteen

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists largemouth bass, green sunfish and bluegill. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. The shape of Reservoir Number Nineteen rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 83°F, the coldest about 43°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. The season on Reservoir Number Nineteen rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Should this one be busy, Reservoir Number Twentytwo A is 0.9 miles off. What applies at Reservoir Number Nineteen may have changed since it was mapped.