Soil Conservation Service Site 5 Reservoir Fishing in Bexar County, Texas

• Overview

  Soil Conservation Service Site 5 Reservoir belongs to Bexar County, Texas. The ground round it is scrub and brush. The town to know is China Grove, 4.5 miles out. It is 13 miles to San Antonio, the nearest city. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near. There is room enough here for more than one party without crowding.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 5 Reservoir

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include channel catfish, largemouth bass and blue tilapia. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. At this water the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 84°F, while January sits near 51°F. The calendar barely matters here; the time of day does. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. The season on this water follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Soil Conservation Service Site 9 Reservoir, 0.9 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. For this water in particular, ask before you travel.