Fishing at Siedhoff Reservoir, Saline County, Nebraska

• Overview

  The Saline County entry here is Siedhoff Reservoir, in Nebraska. Elevation runs to 1,447 feet. This is a pocket water of some 7 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Crete sits 2.7 miles from the bank. Beyond it, Milford at 9.8 miles and Wilber at 11 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Siedhoff Reservoir

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Open biodiversity records for Saline County list common carp, flathead catfish, stonecat, channel catfish and green sunfish. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Siedhoff Reservoir the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 77°F and January about 23°F. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid March. On the long-run averages the water opens up around mid March and starts locking again about mid December. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Siedhoff Reservoir runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Dudley Reservoir is 1.7 miles distant. For Siedhoff Reservoir in particular, ask before you travel.