Soil Conservation Service Site 18 Reservoir Fishing near Thorndale, Texas

• Overview

  Soil Conservation Service Site 18 Reservoir stands in Williamson County, Texas. The bank is 502 feet above sea level. About 24 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Supplies mean a trip to Thorndale, 6.3 miles off. Beyond it, Taylor at 6.5 miles and Granger at 13 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 18 Reservoir

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include green sunfish and spotted gar. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. Fish this water where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 84°F, while January sits near 49°F. The year runs unbroken and warm. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Time your trip to this water by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. A carry of 0.9 miles from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Soil Conservation Service Site 33 Reservoir, 2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Where this water is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.