Big Indian Creek Reservoir 2-A in Gage County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Big Indian Creek Reservoir 2-A is set in Gage County, Nebraska. Elevation runs to 1,266 feet. At 14 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is low-lying compared with other Nebraska water we list. 3.4 miles away sits Wymore, the nearest town. Lincoln is the closest city, 48 miles away. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Big Indian Creek Reservoir 2-A

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. County-wide records name common carp, flathead catfish and orangespotted sunfish. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Take this water a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 24°F and July at about 78°F, the water has a wide range to work through. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around early March. Averages place the thaw at early March and the freeze at late December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. At this water the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Big Indian Creek Reservoir 2-B, 2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. For this water in particular, ask before you travel.