Soil Conservation Service Site 25 Reservoir Fishing in Texas

• Overview

  The McLennan County entry here is Soil Conservation Service Site 25 Reservoir, in Texas. Elevation runs to 587 feet. At roughly 9 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Most waters listed here for McLennan County are larger. Nearest place of any size is Bruceville-Eddy, 2.7 miles away. Lorena is 3.4 miles and Moody 7.8 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 25 Reservoir

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Nearby survey and observation records mention green sunfish and central stoneroller. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. This water responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 84°F on average, January about 47°F. Cold never closes this one. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. At this water the season follows that pattern closely. A settled spell fishes better than a bright one.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Soil Conservation Service Site 5 Reservoir, 1 mile out. Ask locally about this water if anything is unclear.