Schilling Reservoir Number 2 Fishing in Gosper County, Nebraska

• Overview

  In Nebraska, Schilling Reservoir Number 2 falls inside Gosper County. The setting is rolling bush on every side. Small at around 10 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Gosper County. For a base, Lexington sits 11 miles out. Cozad is 13 miles and Gothenburg 22 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Schilling Reservoir Number 2

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Reported across Gosper County: flathead catfish, rudd, smallmouth bass and black crappie. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. This water gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 75°F in July and bottom out at 24°F in January. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from mid March. Climate averages put the opening at about mid March and the closing near mid December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Time your trip to this water by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Johnson Lake, 2.6 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position at this water before loading the car.