Rock Creek Reservoir 1-2 near Tecumseh: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Set in Pawnee County, Nebraska, this is Rock Creek Reservoir 1-2. Height above sea level is 1,322 feet. At roughly 4 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Pawnee County standards. Tecumseh is the closest place, 13 miles off. The big place round here is Lincoln, 46 miles distant. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Rock Creek Reservoir 1-2

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. County-wide records name flathead catfish, green sunfish, black bullhead, johnny darter and orangespotted sunfish. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Work this water in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 24°F to 77°F. Hard water is a season in its own right here. The lid usually goes in mid March, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. The season between ice runs from about mid March to late December. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. On this water the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Rock Creek Reservoir 11-A sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm before you fish this water.