Colwell Reservoir near Pine Ridge: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Colwell Reservoir in Sheridan County, Nebraska. The setting is mixed forest on every side. At 12 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Our Sheridan County list holds plenty of bigger water. Nearest place of any size is Pine Ridge, 8.5 miles away. The big place round here is Greeley, 205 miles distant. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Colwell Reservoir

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Records held for Sheridan County cover white sucker, brown trout and rock bass. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. On Colwell Reservoir the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 73°F for July and 22°F for January. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Once it clears, about late March, the fishing comes on quickly. Ice clears near late March and comes back about early December in a typical year. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Colwell Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Failing this one, try Lundy Reservoir, 7.5 miles away. Confirm access to Colwell Reservoir locally before you travel.