Upper Big Nemaha Reservoir G-31 Fishing near Tecumseh, Nebraska

• Overview

  Gage County in Nebraska is where Upper Big Nemaha Reservoir G-31 sits. It stands 1,332 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 5 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is a small entry by Gage County standards. For a base, Tecumseh sits 15 miles out. Hickman lies 17 miles off, Beatrice another 17 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Upper Big Nemaha Reservoir G-31

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Gage County records list common carp, flathead catfish, orangespotted sunfish and green sunfish among the fish reported. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. The near bank of this water is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 77°F and January reads 24°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid March. Ice clears near mid March and comes back about mid December in a typical year. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Plan around that when you fish this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Upper Big Nemaha Reservoir G-19, 0.7 miles out. For this water, the notice at the access point is the final word.