Soil Conservation Service Site 5 Reservoir Fishing near Leander, Texas

• Overview

  Soil Conservation Service Site 5 Reservoir lies in Williamson County, Texas. The water sits 886 feet up. At 8 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. On size it sits at the modest end of our Williamson County list. The nearest town is Leander, 4.4 miles away. Round Rock sits 7.5 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 5 Reservoir

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include bluegill, largemouth bass and Rio Grande longear sunfish. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. On this water that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 83°F and January reads 47°F. Cold never closes this one. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. On this water the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. You can park half a mile away and walk in from there. There is a pier recorded roughly 70 yards away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Soil Conservation Service Site 3 Reservoir sits 2.3 miles off and takes the overflow. For this water in particular, ask before you travel.