Kaupp Reservoir Number 4 in Keya Paha County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Within Keya Paha County, Nebraska, you have Kaupp Reservoir Number 4. It sits in lake country bush. Around 69 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The whole outline is near 1.2 miles, and most of it is walkable. It is the biggest water on our Keya Paha County list. For a base, Gregory sits 17 miles out. After that come Winner at 35 miles and Ainsworth at 38 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Kaupp Reservoir Number 4

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Public occurrence data for Keya Paha County names green sunfish, black bullhead, Iowa darter, largemouth bass and stonecat. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. This water gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 75°F and January near 21°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. After late March the shallows warm and the fish move up. Climate averages put the opening at about late March and the closing near early December. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. It sets the rhythm of the year at this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Kaupp Reservoir West is 1.9 miles off. Confirm before you fish this water.