Ebbers Reservoir Number 1 near Beatrice: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Nebraska, Ebbers Reservoir Number 1 falls inside Gage County. It sits at 1,342 feet above sea level. About 15 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The nearest town is Beatrice, 5.1 miles away. Further out sit Wilber (14 miles) and Wymore (16 miles). The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Ebbers Reservoir Number 1

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Survey and observation records for Gage County include common carp, flathead catfish, orangespotted sunfish and green sunfish. The county list is broader than any single water. Read this water for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 23°F to 77°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid March. The water is typically free of ice between mid March and mid December. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. That shapes the year on this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Barnard Reservoir sits 1.8 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing here settles the position at this water for certain.