Fishing at Lewandowski Reservoir, Sherman County, Nebraska

• Overview

  Lewandowski Reservoir is a Sherman County water, in Nebraska. Pine and birch runs right down to the water. At roughly 4 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The town to know is Loup City, 7.8 miles out. After that come Ravenna at 19 miles and Saint Paul at 19 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Lewandowski Reservoir

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Species logged across Sherman County include flathead catfish, walleye, white crappie, common carp and rudd. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. On Lewandowski Reservoir the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 74°F in July and bottom out at 22°F in January. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from mid March. In an average year the thaw lands around mid March and the freeze near mid December. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lewandowski Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Sherman Reservoir at 4.9 miles is the sensible second choice. Signs at Lewandowski Reservoir carry more weight than any list.