Dry Creek South Reservoir 2-A in Red Willow County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Dry Creek South Reservoir 2-A is set in Red Willow County, Nebraska. Elevation runs to 2,566 feet. Small enough that any disturbance crosses the whole surface. The closest town, McCook, is 4.6 miles distant. Oberlin is 23 miles and Cambridge 27 miles. What else is close: Schaffert Reservoir lies 12 miles on, Quigley Reservoir within 13 miles, Malleck Reservoir lies 13 miles on, Vanvleet Reservoir within 16 miles and Dry Creek Dam 8-C lies 16 miles on. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Dry Creek South Reservoir 2-A

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Survey and observation records for Red Willow County include common carp, flathead catfish, rock bass, smallmouth bass and black bullhead. The county list is broader than any single water. Work this water in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 76°F and January about 26°F. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. At this water the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Schaffert Reservoir, 12 miles out. The position on this water is worth confirming on the day.