Soil Conservation Service Site 19 Reservoir Fishing near Jacksboro, Texas

• Overview

  Soil Conservation Service Site 19 Reservoir stands in Jack County, Texas. This is dry hill ground. About 20 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. For a base, Jacksboro sits 4.7 miles out. Wichita Falls sits 50 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 19 Reservoir

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Records collected within a few miles name bluegill, rainbow trout, common carp and channel catfish. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. On this water the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 42°F and July at about 84°F, the water has a wide range to work through. There is no frozen season to plan round. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Soil Conservation Service Site 20 Reservoir at 1.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat access at this water as something to verify.