Big Nemaha Reservoir 11-A near Hickman: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Big Nemaha Reservoir 11-A belongs to Lancaster County, Nebraska. The surface lies 1,355 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 21 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. For a base, Hickman sits 6.2 miles out. The big place round here is Lincoln, 19 miles distant. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Big Nemaha Reservoir 11-A

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Reported across Lancaster County: green sunfish, common carp, flathead catfish, bluegill and black bullhead. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. This water gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 77°F and January near 23°F on the long-run figures. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid March. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid March until roughly mid December. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. The season on this water follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. You can park 70 yards away and walk in from there. There is a mapped landing stage half a mile away. A picnic spot sits half a mile from the bank. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Big Nemaha Reservoir 6-4 is 1.2 miles off. The position on this water is worth confirming on the day.