Reservoir Number One Fishing near Springtown, Texas

• Overview

  Reservoir Number One is set in Parker County, Texas. The ground round it is pine and hardwood. Springtown lies 12 miles from the water. The big place round here is Fort Worth, 37 miles distant. Nearby, in order: Reservoir Number Two some 1.5 miles off, Reservoir Number Three (2.9 miles), Reservoir Number Nine some 3.2 miles off, Reservoir Number Four (3.5 miles) and Reservoir Number Ten some 3.5 miles off. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Reservoir Number One

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists green sunfish, black bullhead and black crappie. Reporting is uneven, so absence from the list means little. The shape of Reservoir Number One decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 83°F on average, January about 43°F. Temperatures stay workable through the cold season. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Time your trip to Reservoir Number One by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Reservoir Number Two sits 1.5 miles off and takes the overflow. Rules at Reservoir Number One are worth checking on the day.