Wilson Creek Reservoir 12-16 Fishing near Syracuse, Nebraska

• Overview

  The Cass County entry here is Wilson Creek Reservoir 12-16, in Nebraska. Elevation runs to 1,181 feet. The water measures roughly 5 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. It lies lower than most water we list in Nebraska. Nearest place of any size is Syracuse, 7.2 miles away. It is 25 miles to Lincoln, the nearest city. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Wilson Creek Reservoir 12-16

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Records held for Cass County cover bluegill, black crappie, common carp, channel catfish and green sunfish. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On this water the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 76°F and January reads 22°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from mid March. The open-water window runs from around mid March to about mid December in an average year. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Plan any trip to this water around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Wilson Creek Reservoir 12-T at 1.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat access at this water as something to verify.