Lake Arrowhead Reservoir Fishing in Washington County, Nebraska

• Overview

  Look for Lake Arrowhead Reservoir in Washington County, Nebraska. It sits at 1,214 feet above sea level. Small at around 23 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. By surface area it heads our Washington County listings. Bennington lies 5.8 miles from the water. Blair is 7 miles away, with Elkhorn at 9.9 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Lake Arrowhead Reservoir

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Washington County records list common carp, green sunfish, rainbow smelt and black bullhead among the fish reported. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. At Lake Arrowhead Reservoir the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 75°F; by January the average is down near 21°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid March. The lid tends to go about mid March and return around mid December. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lake Arrowhead Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Jensen Reservoir at 4.8 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Lake Arrowhead Reservoir locally before you travel.