Soil Conservation Service Site 3 Reservoir Fishing near Midlothian, Texas

• Overview

  Soil Conservation Service Site 3 Reservoir stands in Ellis County, Texas. This is oak and grass country. This is a pocket water of some 14 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Midlothian lies 1.1 miles from the water. Then Ovilla, 6 miles, and Cedar Hill, 6.8 miles. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 3 Reservoir

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. Anyone new to this water should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 84°F and January about 45°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. That is the shape of the year on this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. For a change of water, Massey Lake is 2.2 miles distant. Treat this water as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.