Fishing at Soil Conservation Service Site 6 Reservoir, Concho County, Texas

• Overview

  Soil Conservation Service Site 6 Reservoir is listed under Concho County, Texas. It stands 1,781 feet above sea level. It covers about 16 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Most waters listed here for Concho County are larger. Eden is the closest town at 9.4 miles. The big place round here is Abilene, 76 miles distant. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 6 Reservoir

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Anyone new to this water should walk it once before setting up. A drop in wind often turns the surface quiet and the fishing slow.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 83°F and January reads 46°F. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. On this water the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. This one is mapped as intermittent, so a wasted trip is a real risk in a dry year. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Soil Conservation Service Site 5-1 Reservoir at 1.3 miles is the nearest alternative. For this water, the notice at the access point is the final word.