Fishing South Fork Reservoir 2-10 in Pawnee County, Nebraska

• Overview

  The Pawnee County entry here is South Fork Reservoir 2-10, in Nebraska. This is rolling bush country. This is a pocket water of some 9 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is low-lying compared with other Nebraska water we list. Head to Seneca, 17 miles away, for anything you forgot. For a city, Lincoln is 58 miles off. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on South Fork Reservoir 2-10

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Fish documented in Pawnee County include flathead catfish, green sunfish, black bullhead, johnny darter and orangespotted sunfish. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Fish this water where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 78°F for July and 25°F for January. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about early March. On average, early March opens the water and late December closes it again. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, South Fork Reservoir 11-1 is 2.4 miles off. Check the position at this water before loading the car.