Soil Conservation Service Site 15a Reservoir Fishing near Emory, Texas

• Overview

  You will find Soil Conservation Service Site 15a Reservoir in Hopkins County, Texas. Oak and grass runs right down to the water. Emory is the closest place, 9.6 miles off. For a city, Garland is 47 miles off. Within a short drive: Montgomery Lake some 4.7 miles off, Clicks Lake at about 8.8 miles, Flag Pond some 9 miles off, Highland Lake at about 11 miles and Lake Tawakoni some 11 miles off. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 15a Reservoir

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Nearby survey and observation records mention channel catfish and freshwater drum. Records show what people reported, not what is stocked. The near bank of this water is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 82°F on average, January about 42°F. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. This water runs to its own calendar within the local pattern. A rising level usually fishes better than a falling one.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. The nearest alternative is Montgomery Lake, 4.7 miles out. Confirm access to this water locally before you travel.