Mud Creek Reservoir 4-5 near Wymore: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Gage County, Nebraska, is where Mud Creek Reservoir 4-5 sits. The water sits 1,368 feet up. At roughly 3 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Most waters listed here for Gage County are larger. Wymore lies 8.3 miles from the water. Beatrice is 9.6 miles and Tecumseh 22 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Mud Creek Reservoir 4-5

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Gage County records list common carp, flathead catfish, orangespotted sunfish, green sunfish and stonecat among the fish reported. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Read this water before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 77°F; the cold one sits at 24°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid March. Open water usually runs from mid March until about mid December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. At this water the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Launching is possible: a slipway lies half a mile off. There is somewhere to leave the car, half a mile off. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Rockford Lake sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position on this water before loading the car.