Martin Reservoir Fishing Guide, Saunders County, Nebraska

• Overview

  Within Saunders County, Nebraska, you have Martin Reservoir. It lies 1,181 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 4 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is low-lying compared with other Nebraska water we list. Waverly is the closest place, 10 miles off. Lincoln sits 17 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Martin Reservoir

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Open biodiversity records for Saunders County list common carp, bluegill and green sunfish. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. On Martin Reservoir a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 76°F; by January the average is down near 22°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid March. Ice usually gives way near mid March, and forms again about mid December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Martin Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Snyder Reservoir at 5.3 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Martin Reservoir before loading the car.