Fishing Salt Creek Reservoir 27-A in Lancaster County, Nebraska

• Overview

  Look for Salt Creek Reservoir 27-A in the Lancaster County part of Nebraska. It stands 1,453 feet above sea level. About 14 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Some 2.9 miles away sits Crete, the nearest settlement. After that come Wilber at 9.7 miles and Milford at 13 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Salt Creek Reservoir 27-A

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Fish documented in Lancaster County include green sunfish, common carp, flathead catfish and bluegill. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Take this water a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 77°F and January about 23°F. Hard water is a season in its own right here. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid March. The lid tends to go about mid March and return around mid December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. That is the shape of the year on this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Failing this one, try Wild Plum Lake, 0.4 miles away. Nothing on this water should be assumed from this page alone.