Soil Conservation Service Site 62 Reservoir Fishing near Grandview, Texas

• Overview

  Soil Conservation Service Site 62 Reservoir falls in Johnson County, part of Texas. Pine and hardwood runs right down to the water. At about 39 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. Grandview lies 3 miles from the water. Alvarado lies 8.8 miles off, Itasca another 9.5 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 62 Reservoir

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. This water responds to conditions more than to tactics. Work slowly along one feature rather than covering ground.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 84°F and January at 45°F. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. This water runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. For a change of water, Boss Branch is 7 miles distant. For this water, the notice at the access point is the final word.