Soil Conservation Service Site 22 Reservoir Fishing near Mexia, Texas

• Overview

  Set in Limestone County, Texas, this is Soil Conservation Service Site 22 Reservoir. Height above sea level is 479 feet. At 12 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. On size it sits at the modest end of our Limestone County list. Nearest place of any size is Mexia, 6.6 miles away. The nearest city of size is Waco, 37 miles away. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 22 Reservoir

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Nearby survey and observation records mention gizzard shad, white crappie and bluegill. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. At this water the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 46°F in January up to 83°F in July. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Plan around that when you fish this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Soil Conservation Service Site 21 Reservoir, 0.6 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Rules at this water are worth checking on the day.