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

• Overview

  The Ellis County entry here is Soil Conservation Service Site 2 Reservoir, in Texas. Elevation runs to 427 feet. At 4 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is a small entry by Ellis County standards. Palmer sits 6 miles from the bank. For a city, Mesquite is 22 miles off. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 2 Reservoir

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include white crappie. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. Fish this water where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 45°F to 84°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. This water runs to its own calendar within the local pattern. The first warm days of the year bring fish shallow quickly.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Crappie hold to structure; small jigs or minnows under a float around timber find them. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Soil Conservation Service Site 4 Reservoir, 0.5 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm access to this water locally before you travel.