Soil Conservation Service Site 2 Reservoir Fishing in Clay County, Texas

• Overview

  Soil Conservation Service Site 2 Reservoir stands in Clay County, Texas. Elevation runs to 1,073 feet. It runs to roughly 35 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. The edge runs 1.1 miles or so, easy to work in an afternoon. Few waters listed in Clay County are bigger. Head to Bowie, 12 miles away, for anything you forgot. Beyond it, Henrietta at 21 miles and Chico at 22 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 2 Reservoir

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Records collected within a few miles name channel catfish and green sunfish. Reporting is uneven, so absence from the list means little. The near bank of this water is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 84°F, while January sits near 42°F. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It sets the rhythm of the year at this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Soil Conservation Service Site 4 Reservoir, 2.5 miles out. Treat this water as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.