Spring Creek Reservoir 7-B, Nebraska: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  You will find Spring Creek Reservoir 7-B in Johnson County, Nebraska. The ground round it is rolling bush. Surface area runs to about 8 acres — small enough to read in one session. Ground here is low by Nebraska standards. For supplies, Tecumseh is 5.7 miles out. After that come Auburn at 16 miles and Syracuse at 16 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Spring Creek Reservoir 7-B

  Depth figures are not published for this one. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Species logged across Johnson County include common carp, green sunfish, johnny darter and bluegill. The county list is broader than any single water. Anyone new to this water should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 77°F on average, January about 24°F. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Look for the thaw near mid March; the fishing lifts straight after. Ice clears near mid March and comes back about mid December in a typical year. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. The season on this water follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. For a change of water, Spring Creek Reservoir 7-C is 0.3 miles distant. Check the position at this water before loading the car.