Longley Reservoir, Nebraska: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Dawson County in Nebraska is where Longley Reservoir sits. The bank is 2,520 feet above sea level. About 5 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Most waters listed here for Dawson County are larger. The closest town, Lexington, is 9.4 miles away. Cozad is 15 miles away, with Gothenburg at 24 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Longley Reservoir

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Dawson County records list common carp, bluegill, channel catfish and green sunfish among the fish reported. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Fish Longley Reservoir to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 75°F for July and 23°F for January. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. The lid usually goes in mid March, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. From about mid March to around mid December, expect open water on the long-run figures. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Plan around that when you fish Longley Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. French Creek Reservoir F-3 sits 4.8 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing on Longley Reservoir should be assumed from this page alone.