Soil Conservation Service Site 21 Reservoir Fishing near Thorndale, Texas

• Overview

  The Williamson County entry here is Soil Conservation Service Site 21 Reservoir, in Texas. The bank is 443 feet above sea level. At roughly 6 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Most waters listed here for Williamson County are larger. Thorndale is the closest place, 5.7 miles off. Taylor lies 11 miles off, Lexington another 15 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 21 Reservoir

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The near bank of this water is often the one people ignore. Fish tight to whatever breaks the bottom's flatness.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put August at about 84°F and January near 48°F. Heat, not cold, decides when to be on the water. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. This water fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Soil Conservation Service Site 22 Reservoir sits 0.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat this water as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.