Soil Conservation Service Site 10b Reservoir Fishing in Texas

• Overview

  Set in Williamson County, Soil Conservation Service Site 10b Reservoir is a Texas water. It lies 801 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 4 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is a small entry by Williamson County standards. Some 4.2 miles away sits Brushy Creek, the nearest settlement. Then Round Rock, 4.8 miles, and Georgetown, 4.9 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 10b Reservoir

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Nearby survey and observation records mention green sunfish, Rio Grande longear sunfish, plains darter, redbreast sunfish and bluegill. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. On this water the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 83°F, the coldest about 48°F. The surface stays open the year round. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. This water runs to its own calendar within the local pattern. Rain lifts the level and moves fish about.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Public mapping marks it as seasonal water rather than permanent. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. If the gate is shut, Soil Conservation Service Site 13a Reservoir at 3 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to this water locally before you travel.