Soil Conservation Service Lake 1 Fishing in Dickens County, Texas

• Overview

  Look for Soil Conservation Service Lake 1 in Dickens County, Texas. This is open plain ground. Around 82 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. There is not much shape to the outline, and the wind crosses it unbroken. Nothing else we list in Dickens County covers more water. The town to know is Spur, 12 miles out. The nearest city of size is Lubbock, 55 miles away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Lake 1

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Nearby survey and observation records mention black bullhead, green sunfish and fathead minnow. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. The near bank of this water is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 81°F and January reads 40°F. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. At this water the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. It is recorded as intermittent, which means the basin empties in dry spells. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Soil Conservation Service Site 2 Reservoir at 0.8 miles is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about this water if anything is unclear.