Warford Reservoir near Wymore: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Out in Gage County, Nebraska, sits Warford Reservoir. It lies 1,217 feet above sea level. At 10 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It lies lower than most water we list in Nebraska. Start from Wymore, 7.4 miles down the road. Beyond it, Marysville at 13 miles and Beatrice at 18 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Warford Reservoir

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. 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. Take Warford Reservoir a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 78°F and January at 24°F. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Break-up comes around early March, and the run that follows is short and strong. Averages suggest open water from about early March through to roughly late December. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Time your trip to Warford Reservoir by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Plum Creek Reservoir 2-E at 3.8 miles is the sensible second choice. For Warford Reservoir, the notice at the access point is the final word.