Druse Reservoir Fishing near Cambridge, Nebraska

• Overview

  Look for Druse Reservoir in the Furnas County part of Nebraska. Country round the bank runs to rolling bush. At 3 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Cambridge at 7.6 miles is the nearest place to stop. Lincoln is the closest city, 185 miles away. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Druse Reservoir

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Anyone new to Druse Reservoir should walk it once before setting up. Sudden pressure changes tend to shut fish down for a few hours.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 76°F, the coldest about 25°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Break-up comes around mid March, and the run that follows is short and strong. In an average year the thaw lands around mid March and the freeze near mid December. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. At Druse Reservoir the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. The nearest alternative is Sayer Reservoir Number 2, 2.9 miles out. Treat access at Druse Reservoir as something to verify.