San Bernard Reservoir Number 2 Fishing near Sweeny, Texas

• Overview

  You will find San Bernard Reservoir Number 2 in Brazoria County, Texas. The ground round it is scrub and brush. Surface area runs to roughly 294 acres, so plan for one area rather than the whole. About 2.6 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. It is low-lying compared with other Texas water we list. Sweeny is the closest place, 4.2 miles off. The big place round here is Pearland, 42 miles distant. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on San Bernard Reservoir Number 2

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluegill, gizzard shad and green sunfish. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. On this water the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 83°F; by January the average is down near 52°F. The calendar barely matters here; the time of day does. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On this water that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. 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. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Flag Pond, 2 miles out. Check the position on this water before loading the car.