Cure Creek Reservoir 1-A Fishing near Ogallala, Nebraska

• Overview

  Cure Creek Reservoir 1-A is a Keith County water, Nebraska side. The setting is mixed woodland on every side. A splashy cast here empties the swim; a quiet one owns it. Our Keith County list holds plenty of bigger water. The nearest place of any size is Ogallala, 0.9 miles away. After that come Grant at 20 miles and Sutherland at 30 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Cure Creek Reservoir 1-A

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Reported across Keith County: common carp, flathead catfish and alewife. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Anyone new to this water should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 75°F and January at 25°F. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. On this water that shapes the whole year. Overcast days spread the fishing across more hours.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. This one is mapped as intermittent, so a wasted trip is a real risk in a dry year. The closest car park is 0.9 miles away, so pack accordingly. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Ogallala Lake at 5.9 miles is the sensible second choice. For this water, the notice at the access point is the final word.