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 8 Reservoir
Montague County, Texas · about 1,380 acres (2.2 sq mi)
70°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Soil Conservation Service Site 8 Reservoir
In Montague County, Texas, Soil Conservation Service Site 8 Reservoir covers about 1,380 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 20 miles. Its surface is about 920 ft above sea level. Bowie is about 4.8 miles north. The closest city is Wichita Falls, about 44 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,380 acres (2.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 20 miles
- End to end
- About 3.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 920 ft
- County
- Montague County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Good
- 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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
For a lake of this size in Texas, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 70°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- 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
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:01 am · sunset 5:29 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Soil Conservation Service Site 8 Reservoir
- Bowieabout 4.8 mi north
- Chicoabout 11 mi south
- Alvordabout 12 mi southeast
- Montagueabout 15 mi northeast
- Wichita Fallsnearest city, about 44 mi northwest
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Questions about Soil Conservation Service Site 8 Reservoir
What fish are in Soil Conservation Service Site 8 Reservoir?
Lakes like Soil Conservation Service Site 8 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 8 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 8 Reservoir?
About 1,380 acres, with about 20 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Soil Conservation Service Site 8 Reservoir?
Bowie is about 4.8 miles north; Chico is about 11 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Soil Conservation Service Site 8 Reservoir today?
The surface was about 70°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Soil Conservation Service Site 8 Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
