Reservoir Number Twentyfive in Parker County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Reservoir Number Twentyfive is set in Parker County, Texas. It sits at 1,142 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 12 acres — small enough to read in one session. Weatherford at 7 miles is the nearest place to stop. Beyond it, Hudson Oaks at 10 miles and Springtown at 12 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Reservoir Number Twentyfive

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists bluegill, yellow bullhead, green sunfish and Rio Grande longear sunfish. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Reservoir Number Twentyfive gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 43°F and July at about 83°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Plan around that when you fish Reservoir Number Twentyfive.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. For a change of water, Reservoir Number Twentyfour is 0.8 miles distant. For Reservoir Number Twentyfive, the notice at the access point is the final word.