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

• Overview

  Soil Conservation Service Site 7 Reservoir lies within the bounds of Duval County, Texas. The setting is scrub and brush on every side. Around 35 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Nothing else we list in Duval County covers more water. Freer at 6.6 miles is the nearest place to stop. Laredo is the closest city, 65 miles away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 7 Reservoir

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. At this water the water rewards a slow, careful approach. If a spot has produced once, it will produce again in similar conditions.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August near 85°F and January near 53°F on the long-run figures. Fish feed through every month here. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. It holds true on this water more years than not. After heavy rain, give the water a day to settle.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Mapped as intermittent, it fills after rain and shrinks between. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Should this one be busy, Soil Conservation Service Site 9 Reservoir is 3.9 miles off. For this water, the notice at the access point is the final word.