Blitzkie Reservoir, Nebraska: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Blitzkie Reservoir in the Boyd County part of Nebraska. Beyond the shoreline you have mixed forest. It covers about 10 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. The town to know is Wagner, 21 miles out. Further out sit Atkinson (32 miles) and O'Neill (33 miles). The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Blitzkie Reservoir

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Records held for Boyd County cover green sunfish, bluegill, goldeye and white sucker. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. On Blitzkie Reservoir the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 75°F and January near 20°F. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late March. Ice clears near late March and comes back about early December in a typical year. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Blitzkie Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Reiman Reservoir at 6.3 miles is the sensible second choice. The position on Blitzkie Reservoir is worth confirming on the day.