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

• Overview

  The Dallas County entry here is Soil Conservation Service Site 6 Reservoir, in Texas. What surrounds it is oak and grass. This is a pocket water of some 13 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. For a base, Seagoville sits 1.4 miles out. After that come Combine at 4.5 miles and Crandall at 6.2 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 6 Reservoir

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists black bullhead, gizzard shad, bluegill, slough darter and common carp. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. This water repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 84°F and January reads 44°F. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to this water. Conditions on the day matter more than the month on the calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Soil Conservation Service Site 5 Reservoir sits 0.8 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to this water locally before you travel.