Soil Conservation Service Site 33 Reservoir Fishing near Keene, Texas

• Overview

  Soil Conservation Service Site 33 Reservoir is set in Johnson County, Texas. Elevation runs to 761 feet. It measures about 27 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. On size it sits at the modest end of our Johnson County list. You are 1.7 miles from Keene. The nearest city of size is Fort Worth, 22 miles away. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 33 Reservoir

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include blue catfish, white bass and redear sunfish. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. Treat this water as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 44°F in January to roughly 84°F in July. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. This water runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, Soil Conservation Service Site 37 Reservoir is 2.5 miles distant. Treat this water as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.