Soil Conservation Service Site 16 Reservoir Fishing near Midlothian, Texas

• Overview

  Soil Conservation Service Site 16 Reservoir lies within the bounds of Ellis County, Texas. Pine and hardwood runs right down to the water. At 20 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Head to Midlothian, 5.2 miles away, for anything you forgot. The big place round here is Grand Prairie, 23 miles distant. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 16 Reservoir

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. At this water light and wind decide more than tackle does. Cast along the bank, not just out from it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 45°F and July at about 84°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It holds true on this water more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Failing this one, try Hi-View Ranch Lake, 0.7 miles away. The position on this water is worth confirming on the day.