Kilpatrick Reservoir 1 near Imperial: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Nebraska, Kilpatrick Reservoir 1 falls inside Chase County. The surface lies 3,310 feet up. Imperial lies 8.3 miles from the water. The nearest city of size is Greeley, 154 miles away. Others close at hand: 4.3 miles away is Imperial Reservoir, Enders Reservoir 12 miles away, 24 miles away is Arrow Head Lake, Rock Creek Lake 26 miles away and 27 miles away is Twin Lakes. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Kilpatrick Reservoir 1

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Survey and observation records for Chase County include common carp, smallmouth bass, orangethroat darter and flathead catfish. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. This water gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 74°F; by January the average is down near 25°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It sets the rhythm of the year at this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Imperial Reservoir, 4.3 miles out. Rules at this water are worth checking on the day.