Busboom Reservoir Fishing near Hickman, Nebraska

• Overview

  Gage County, Nebraska, is where Busboom Reservoir sits. The ground round it is pine and birch. For supplies, Hickman is 12 miles out. The nearest city of size is Lincoln, 24 miles away. Neighbouring water: Oir Reservoir 4-C 1.9 miles away, Indian Creek Reservoir 12-A a touch under 2.4 miles, Indian Creek Reservoir 5-A 2.7 miles away, Indian Creek Reservoir 6-C a touch under 2.7 miles and Indian Creek Reservoir 1-E 3 miles away. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Busboom Reservoir

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Gage County records list common carp, flathead catfish and orangespotted sunfish among the fish reported. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Busboom Reservoir repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 77°F; the cold one sits at 23°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid March. Expect the water usable from around mid March until roughly mid December. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Expect Busboom Reservoir to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Oir Reservoir 4-C is 1.9 miles distant. Ask locally about Busboom Reservoir if anything is unclear.