Fishing at Big Nemaha Reservoir G-18, Lancaster County, Nebraska

• Overview

  Look for Big Nemaha Reservoir G-18 in Lancaster County, Nebraska. The bank gives way to mixed forest. It covers about 5 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Our Lancaster County list holds plenty of bigger water. The closest town, Hickman, is 6.8 miles distant. Lincoln sits 19 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Big Nemaha Reservoir G-18

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Reported across Lancaster County: green sunfish, common carp and flathead catfish. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On this water a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 77°F and January near 23°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid March. The water is typically free of ice between mid March and mid December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. That shapes the year on this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Big Nemaha Reservoir 11-A at 2 miles is the sensible second choice. The position on this water is worth confirming on the day.