Soil Conservation Service Site 23 Reservoir Fishing in Concho County, Texas

• Overview

  This water sits in Concho County, Texas. The surface lies 1,978 feet up. Surface area runs to about 8 acres — small enough to read in one session. Our Concho County list holds plenty of bigger water. The town to know is Eden, 4.5 miles out. Beyond it, Menard at 20 miles and Brady at 26 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 23 Reservoir

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists black bullhead, bluegill, green sunfish, gizzard shad and warmouth. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. On this water a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 82°F on average, January about 45°F. No part of the year shuts this water. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. It holds true on this water more years than not. Cool nights slow the mornings but sharpen the evenings.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Soil Conservation Service Site 22 Reservoir at 2.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm before you fish this water.