Soil Conservation Service Site 11 Reservoir Fishing in Sutton County, Texas

• Overview

  Soil Conservation Service Site 11 Reservoir lies in Sutton County, Texas. Height above sea level is 2,185 feet. It covers about 23 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Compared with other Texas water on our list, it sits high. The town to know is Sonora, 3.8 miles out. Midland is the closest city, 130 miles away. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 11 Reservoir

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. This water gives up more to patience than to distance. Where boats moor, fish learn to shelter underneath.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 81°F at the top of summer and 44°F at the bottom of winter. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. This one is mapped as intermittent, so a wasted trip is a real risk in a dry year. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Soil Conservation Service Site 12 Reservoir at 1.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat access at this water as something to verify.