Soil Conservation Service Site 23 Reservoir Fishing near Lockhart, Texas

• Overview

  Soil Conservation Service Site 23 Reservoir lies within the bounds of Caldwell County, Texas. The bank is 427 feet above sea level. About 24 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Start from Lockhart, 3.4 miles down the road. The big place round here is Austin, 29 miles distant. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 23 Reservoir

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover bluegill, Rio Grande longear sunfish and spotted bass. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. On this water the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 84°F in August and bottom out at 49°F in January. Cold never becomes a factor on this one. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Anyone fishing this water regularly works to that calendar. Late summer often means an early start or nothing at all.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. For a change of water, Soil Conservation Service Site 26 Reservoir is 3.4 miles distant. Confirm access to this water locally before you travel.