Wilson Creek Reservoir 5-15, Nebraska: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Wilson Creek Reservoir 5-15 lies in Otoe County, Nebraska. It stands 1,099 feet above sea level. At roughly 5 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Ground here is low by Nebraska standards. 5.8 miles away sits Nebraska City, the nearest town. Syracuse is 12 miles away, with Hamburg at 16 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Wilson Creek Reservoir 5-15

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Fish documented in Otoe County include common carp, green sunfish, black bullhead, channel catfish and flathead catfish. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. This water responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 76°F, with January the cold end at about 22°F. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. Count the season from break-up, usually mid March. Ice usually gives way near mid March, and forms again about mid December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Plan any trip to this water around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Wilson Creek Reservoir 5-H sits 1.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position on this water before loading the car.