Soil Conservation Service Site 15 Reservoir Fishing in Jack County, Texas

• Overview

  In Texas, Soil Conservation Service Site 15 Reservoir belongs to Jack County. Dry hill runs right down to the water. At 14 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Jacksboro at 9.1 miles is the nearest place to stop. Further out sit Graham (21 miles) and Runaway Bay (25 miles). Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 15 Reservoir

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. This water fishes better once you know its edges. Cast along the margin rather than straight out from it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 84°F in July and bottoms out near 42°F in January. The year never really closes; it just gets uncomfortable in summer. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Plan around that when you fish this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Soil Conservation Service Site 16 Reservoir, 1.1 miles out. Treat this water as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.