Soil Conservation Service Site 79b Reservoir Fishing in Ellis County, Texas

• Overview

  Soil Conservation Service Site 79b Reservoir lies in Ellis County, in Texas. It sits in oak and grass. This is a pocket water of some 4 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is a small entry by Ellis County standards. Plum Grove at 3.9 miles is the nearest place to stop. Further out sit Italy (7.6 miles) and Nash (10 miles). Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 79b Reservoir

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. The near bank of this water is often the one people ignore. Follow the birds if you cannot find the fish.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 84°F on average, January about 45°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan around that when you fish this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Wilemon Lake, 4.7 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position at this water before loading the car.