Wilson Creek Reservoir 2-S near Syracuse: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Set in Otoe County, Nebraska, this is Wilson Creek Reservoir 2-S. Mixed forest runs right down to the water. The water measures roughly 24 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Size puts it in the front rank of our Otoe County list. The nearest place of any size is Syracuse, 6.7 miles away. After that come Weeping Water at 9.7 miles and Nebraska City at 13 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Wilson Creek Reservoir 2-S

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. County-wide records name common carp, green sunfish and black bullhead. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Work this water in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 77°F in July and bottoms out near 22°F in January. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid March. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid March in spring and again near mid December in autumn. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Plan any trip to this water around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Wilson Creek Reservoir 12-2, 1.2 miles out. Check the current arrangement for this water.