Bradley North Reservoir, Nebraska: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Bradley North Reservoir lies in Lancaster County, in Nebraska. The bank is 1,319 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 5 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is a small entry by Lancaster County standards. The closest town, Lincoln, is 12 miles distant. Then Seward, 13 miles, and Milford, 14 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Bradley North Reservoir

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Reported across Lancaster County: green sunfish, common carp, flathead catfish and bluegill. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Bradley North Reservoir the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 77°F on average, January about 23°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. The lid usually goes in mid March, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. The season between ice runs from about mid March to mid December. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Plan around that when you fish Bradley North Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Bradley North Reservoir, 0.2 miles away. What applies at Bradley North Reservoir may have changed since it was mapped.