Soil Conservation Service Site 7 Reservoir Fishing in Bexar County, Texas

• Overview

  The Bexar County end of Texas holds Soil Conservation Service Site 7 Reservoir. Beyond the shoreline you have open low country. The nearest town is China Grove, 4.1 miles away. San Antonio is the closest city, 13 miles away. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing. There is enough here to keep coming back.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 7 Reservoir

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, black bullhead and green sunfish. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. The shape of this water rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 84°F, with January the cold end at about 51°F. There is no dead season here at all. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. At this water the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. For a change of water, Soil Conservation Service Site 6 Reservoir is 0.8 miles distant. Check the current arrangement for this water.