Oak Middle Reservoir 72-A near Seward: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Seward County end of Nebraska holds Oak Middle Reservoir 72-A. The bank is 1,329 feet above sea level. The water covers some 27 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. For supplies, Seward is 9.4 miles out. The nearest city of size is Lincoln, an 18 miles drive. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Oak Middle Reservoir 72-A

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Reported across Seward County: common carp, stonecat, green sunfish, black bullhead and tadpole madtom. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. This water responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 77°F in July and bottoms out near 22°F in January. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid March. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid March in spring and again near mid December in autumn. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. The season on this water rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Oak-Middle Reservoir 76-A is 1.1 miles off. Check the current arrangement for this water.