Fishing Upper Big Nemaha Reservoir L-17 in Lancaster County, Nebraska

• Overview

  Upper Big Nemaha Reservoir L-17 lies in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It sits at 1,365 feet above sea level. Small at around 4 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Most waters listed here for Lancaster County are larger. Hickman at 6.6 miles is the nearest place to stop. The nearest city of size is Lincoln, 19 miles away. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Upper Big Nemaha Reservoir L-17

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Reported across Lancaster County: green sunfish, common carp, flathead catfish, bluegill and black bullhead. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. The near bank of this water is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 77°F on average, January about 23°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid March. On the long-run averages the water opens up around mid March and starts locking again about mid December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Anyone fishing this water regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Upper Big Nemaha Reservoir L-5 is 0.2 miles distant. What applies at this water may have changed since it was mapped.