Wilson Creek Reservoir 7-A Fishing in Otoe County, Nebraska

• Overview

  The Otoe County end of Nebraska holds Wilson Creek Reservoir 7-A. Everything around it is mixed forest. Roughly 73 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. Shoreline comes to about 1.4 miles, small enough to learn in a day. Of the waters listed here in Otoe County, this is the largest. The nearest place of any size is Nebraska City, 8 miles away. Lincoln is the closest city, 35 miles away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Wilson Creek Reservoir 7-A

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Fish documented in Otoe County include common carp, green sunfish, black bullhead, channel catfish and flathead catfish. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Fish this water to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 76°F; by January the average is down near 22°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid March. Expect the water usable from around mid March until roughly mid December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. It holds true on this water more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Wilson Creek Reservoir 1-N, 0.9 miles away. For this water, the notice at the access point is the final word.