Soil Conservation Service Site 62 Reservoir Fishing in Hill County, Texas

• Overview

  Soil Conservation Service Site 62 Reservoir sits within Hill County in Texas. It stands 646 feet above sea level. About 16 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Hillsboro at 7.2 miles is the nearest place to stop. Waco sits 34 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 62 Reservoir

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Public wildlife records from this area list green sunfish. Records show what people reported, not what is stocked. Read this water for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 45°F to 84°F. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. It sets the rhythm of the year at this water. Spring warms the shallows first, so start there.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Soil Conservation Service Site 61 Reservoir, 1 mile away. Check the position at this water before loading the car.