Soil Conservation Service Site 16 Reservoir Fishing near Round Rock, Texas

• Overview

  Williamson County, Texas, is where Soil Conservation Service Site 16 Reservoir sits. It stands 705 feet above sea level. Surface area is around 38 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. It is among the larger waters listed here for Williamson County. For a base, Round Rock sits 5 miles out. Georgetown lies 5.2 miles off, Hutto another 5.3 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 16 Reservoir

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Records collected within a few miles name largemouth bass, channel catfish and bluegill. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. Read this water before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 84°F and January at 48°F. No part of the year shuts this water. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to this water. Long dry spells drop the level and concentrate them.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Soil Conservation Service Site 17 Reservoir is 2.1 miles distant. Rules at this water are worth checking on the day.