Stratford Feeders Reservoir in Sherman County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Stratford Feeders Reservoir belongs to Sherman County, Texas. The bank is 3,583 feet above sea level. It covers about 9 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is high ground by Texas standards. Stratford is the closest town at 3.1 miles. Cactus is 18 miles and Sunray 23 miles. Others close at hand: Griffin Estate Lake Number 1 29 miles off, Rita Blanca Lake just 33 miles and Willow Bar Lake 36 miles off. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Stratford Feeders Reservoir

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. The shape of Stratford Feeders Reservoir decides where the fish sit. A short cast to the right spot beats a long one to the wrong one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 77°F for July and 33°F for January. A lid forms in a hard winter only. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. At Stratford Feeders Reservoir the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Griffin Estate Lake Number 1, 29 miles away. Confirm access to Stratford Feeders Reservoir locally before you travel.