Turkey Track Ranch Reservoir, Texas: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Turkey Track Ranch Reservoir is one of the Hutchinson County waters in Texas. Beyond the shoreline you have rolling hill. The water covers some 47 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. It sits higher than most water we list in Texas. The nearest town is Stinnett, 15 miles away. It is 59 miles to Amarillo, the nearest city. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Turkey Track Ranch Reservoir

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. County-wide records name walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, green sunfish and bluegill. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Fish Turkey Track Ranch Reservoir to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 35°F in January up to 80°F in July. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Turkey Track Ranch Reservoir runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Pantex Reservoir at 17 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Turkey Track Ranch Reservoir are worth checking on the day.