Soil Conservation Service Site 28 Reservoir Fishing in Concho County, Texas

• Overview

  Soil Conservation Service Site 28 Reservoir falls in Concho County, part of Texas. The setting is oak and grass on every side. Around 77 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. It is the biggest water on our Concho County list. Eden at 5.6 miles is the nearest place to stop. The nearest city of size is Abilene, 91 miles away. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 28 Reservoir

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The shape of this water rewards a slow walk along one bank. Sunken banks and old ditches show as changes in surface texture.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 82°F on average, January about 45°F. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Time your trip to this water by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Records show it does not hold water year-round. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. The nearest alternative is Soil Conservation Service Site 27 Reservoir, 1.9 miles out. Rules at this water are worth checking on the day.