Soil Conservation Service Site 8 Reservoir Fishing in Dickens County, Texas

• Overview

  The Dickens County entry here is Soil Conservation Service Site 8 Reservoir, in Texas. The country here is oak and grass. Compared with other Texas water on our list, it sits high. The closest town, Spur, is 8.3 miles away. Further out sit Crosbyton (17 miles) and Ralls (26 miles). No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 8 Reservoir

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. On this water the obvious spot is not always the productive one. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 82°F at the top of summer and 40°F at the bottom of winter. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. The nearest alternative is Soil Conservation Service Site 9 Reservoir, 1.1 miles out. None of that is settled for this water in what we hold.