Soil Conservation Service Site 28 Reservoir Fishing near Howe, Texas

• Overview

  Soil Conservation Service Site 28 Reservoir lies within the bounds of Grayson County, Texas. It stands 722 feet above sea level. Small at around 19 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Supplies mean a trip to Howe, 4 miles off. The big place round here is McKinney, 21 miles distant. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 28 Reservoir

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists central stoneroller and red shiner. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. The shape of this water decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 83°F, the coldest about 42°F. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Time your trip to this water by conditions rather than dates. Spring warms the shallows first, so start there.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. For a change of water, Soil Conservation Service Site 38 Reservoir is 4.7 miles distant. Check the position at this water before loading the car.