Soil Conservation Service Site 6 Reservoir Fishing in Brazos County, Texas

• Overview

  In Texas, Soil Conservation Service Site 6 Reservoir falls inside Brazos County. The setting is oak and grass. This is a pocket water of some 8 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. For a base, Navasota sits 6 miles out. The big place round here is College Station, 16 miles distant. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 6 Reservoir

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Nearby survey and observation records mention channel catfish, Rio Grande longear sunfish and flathead catfish. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. On this water a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 84°F; the cold one sits at 48°F. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Plan around that when you fish this water. A cold snap sets things back for several days.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Clifty Creek Lake is 3.1 miles distant. Rules at this water are worth checking on the day.