Bellwood Reservoir 5-H, Nebraska: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Bellwood Reservoir 5-H in Butler County, Nebraska. The country here is pine and birch. Small at around 20 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. On our Butler County list it sits near the top for size. David City is the closest place, 4 miles off. Beyond it, Schuyler at 13 miles and Columbus at 13 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Bellwood Reservoir 5-H

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Reported across Butler County: common carp, green sunfish and tadpole madtom. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. On this water the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 76°F and January near 22°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Break-up comes around mid March, and the run that follows is short and strong. From about mid March to around mid December, expect open water on the long-run figures. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Time your trip to this water by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Bellwood Reservoir 5-K is 1.2 miles off. Check the current arrangement for this water.