Salt Creek Reservoir 10-4, Nebraska: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Within Lancaster County, Nebraska, you have Salt Creek Reservoir 10-4. The setting is pine and birch. Small at around 5 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The closest town, Hickman, is 4.5 miles distant. Lincoln is 16 miles away, with Eagle at 17 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off. Nothing about the setting is dramatic, and that suits the fishing.

• Where to Fish on Salt Creek Reservoir 10-4

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Lancaster County records list green sunfish, common carp, flathead catfish and bluegill among the fish reported. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Work this water in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 23°F in January up to 77°F in July. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid March. Climate figures give an open season running mid March to mid December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. That is the shape of the year on this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Van Pelt Reservoir at 0.6 miles is the sensible second choice. The position on this water is worth confirming on the day.