Fishing at Spring Creek Reservoir 9-A, Dawson County, Nebraska

• Overview

  In Nebraska, Spring Creek Reservoir 9-A belongs to Dawson County. It sits at 2,598 feet above sea level. A pocket of water where every cast reaches cover. On size it sits at the modest end of our Dawson County list. Start from Cozad, 8.9 miles down the road. For a city, Lincoln is 172 miles off. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Spring Creek Reservoir 9-A

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Species logged across Dawson County include common carp, bluegill and channel catfish. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. The shape of this water rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 74°F and January near 23°F on the long-run figures. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about mid March. Open water usually runs from mid March until about mid December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Plan around that when you fish this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is French Creek Reservoir F-3, 9.2 miles out. Confirm access to this water locally before you travel.