Soil Conservation Service Site 9a Reservoir Fishing near Saint Jo, Texas

• Overview

  Soil Conservation Service Site 9a Reservoir is listed under Montague County, Texas. It lies 1,050 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 9 acres — small enough to read in one session. Saint Jo lies 12 miles from the water. The nearest city of size is Denton, 35 miles away. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Soil Conservation Service Site 9a Reservoir

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. At this water the water rewards a slow, careful approach. A quiet corner out of the wind can hold everything.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 41°F in January and 83°F in July. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. This water runs to that rhythm year in and year out. Autumn cools the shallows first, so work deeper as it goes on.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Sediment Control Structure 7-6 Reservoir is 2.2 miles off. Treat this water as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.