Texas
Lake
33 acres
Not yet reviewed
About Fishing at Soil Conservation Service Site 3 Reservoir (Watson Lake)
Soil Conservation Service Site 3 Reservoir (Watson Lake) is a public lake in Comal County, Texas, managed by Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.
The shoreline and water are open to the public.
Public lakes and reservoirs in this part of the country typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel, blue and flathead catfish, black and white crappie, and bluegill and other sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Soil Conservation Service Site 3 Reservoir (Watson Lake) covers about 33 acres in the Hill Country region. The nearest other mapped waters on PiscaMaps are Alligator Creek and Webster Lake.
Public access
Not yet reviewed
Managed by
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Access & Rules at Soil Conservation Service Site 3 Reservoir (Watson Lake)
Fishing Licence for Soil Conservation Service Site 3 Reservoir (Watson Lake)
Everyone 17 or older needs a Texas fishing licence with a Freshwater Fishing endorsement — the resident freshwater package is about $30, an all-water package about $47, and a non-resident annual about $58. A 1-day all-water licence is about $16. No separate trout stamp. Buy from Texas Parks & Wildlife. Everyone 17 or older needs a Texas fishing licence with a Freshwater Fishing endorsement; there is no separate trout stamp. Draining all water from the boat and livewell is required by law statewide.
Border & reciprocal waters
Lake Texoma — needs a special Lake Texoma licence (~$12), valid on both the Texas and Oklahoma water
Toledo Bend & Caddo Lake — a Texas or Louisiana licence is honoured lake-wide
Rio Grande, Falcon & Amistad — a Texas licence covers the entire US side
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Soil Conservation Service Site 3 Reservoir (Watson Lake)?+
Species information for Soil Conservation Service Site 3 Reservoir (Watson Lake) is available to PiscaMaps members.
Is Soil Conservation Service Site 3 Reservoir (Watson Lake) public?+
Yes. Soil Conservation Service Site 3 Reservoir (Watson Lake) is public water managed by Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Access is recorded as "Not yet reviewed" and confirmed via agency records.
What licence do I need for Soil Conservation Service Site 3 Reservoir (Watson Lake)?+
Everyone 17 or older needs a Texas fishing licence with a Freshwater Fishing endorsement — the resident freshwater package is about $30, an all-water package about $47, and a non-resident annual about $58. A 1-day all-water licence is about $16. No separate trout stamp. Buy from Texas Parks & Wildlife. Everyone 17 or older needs a Texas fishing licence with a Freshwater Fishing endorsement; there is no separate trout stamp. Draining all water from the boat and livewell is required by law statewide.
