Fishing Soil Conservation Service Site 3 Reservoir in Navarro County, Texas

• Overview

  Navarro County, Texas, is where Soil Conservation Service Site 3 Reservoir sits. Open plain runs right down to the water. It measures about 30 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Nearest town is Ennis, 11 miles off. Corsicana is 12 miles and Seven Points 14 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 3 Reservoir

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists blue catfish, flathead catfish, longnose gar and channel catfish. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. The shape of this water rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 84°F at the top of summer and 45°F at the bottom of winter. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. This water runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, Soil Conservation Service Site 2 Reservoir is 1.1 miles off. Treat this water as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.