Plattsmouth Reservoir 10-A Fishing near Plattsmouth, Nebraska

• Overview

  Nebraska holds Plattsmouth Reservoir 10-A, in Cass County. The setting is mixed forest on every side. About 3 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Our Cass County list holds plenty of bigger water. The nearest town is Plattsmouth, 1.2 miles away. Then Offutt Air Force Base, 7.8 miles, and Glenwood, 8.8 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Plattsmouth Reservoir 10-A

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Cass County records list bluegill, black crappie, common carp and channel catfish among the fish reported. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Work this water in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 76°F at the top of summer and 22°F at the bottom of winter. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid March. Averages place the thaw at mid March and the freeze at mid December. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Anyone fishing this water regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. You can park 100 yards away and walk in from there. A pier 70 yards from here gives a platform over deeper water. The spot is marked as a fishing site on the map, 50 yards from our point. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Plattsmouth Reservoir 12-A is 0.9 miles distant. Ask locally about this water if anything is unclear.