Soil Conservation Service Site 8 Reservoir Fishing near Clarksville, Texas

• Overview

  Look for Soil Conservation Service Site 8 Reservoir in the Red River County part of Texas. The bank gives way to pine and hardwood. This is a pocket water of some 6 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Our Red River County list holds plenty of bigger water. The closest town, Clarksville, is 1.7 miles away. Bogata lies 13 miles off, Blossom another 21 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 8 Reservoir

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover channel catfish, Florida largemouth bass, largemouth bass and bluegill. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. This water responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 41°F and July at about 82°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. That shapes the year on this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Soil Conservation Service Site 13 Reservoir, 0.6 miles out. Treat this water as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.