The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Soil Conservation Service Site 29 Reservoir
McLennan County, Texas · about 1,740 acres (2.7 sq mi)
69°F water, calm this morning.
About Soil Conservation Service Site 29 Reservoir
In McLennan County, Texas, Soil Conservation Service Site 29 Reservoir covers about 1,740 acres.
It stretches about 2.9 miles end to end with roughly 14.4 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 450 ft above sea level. Riesel lies about 5.6 miles to the south. The closest city is Waco, about 10 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,740 acres (2.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.4 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 450 ft
- County
- McLennan County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Slow
- 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Soil Conservation Service Site 29 Reservoir in Texas usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 69°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:54 am · sunset 5:29 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Soil Conservation Service Site 29 Reservoir
- Rieselabout 5.6 mi south
- Martabout 6.3 mi east
- Bellmeadabout 7.9 mi west
- Lacy-Lakeviewabout 8.4 mi northwest
- Waconearest city, about 10 mi west
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Questions about Soil Conservation Service Site 29 Reservoir
What fish are in Soil Conservation Service Site 29 Reservoir?
Lakes like Soil Conservation Service Site 29 Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Soil Conservation Service Site 29 Reservoir?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Soil Conservation Service Site 29 Reservoir?
About 1,740 acres, with about 14.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Soil Conservation Service Site 29 Reservoir?
Riesel is about 5.6 miles south; Mart is about 6.3 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Soil Conservation Service Site 29 Reservoir today?
The surface was about 69°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Soil Conservation Service Site 29 Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
