Wilson Creek Reservoir 8-12 Fishing near Syracuse, Nebraska

• Overview

  Otoe County in Nebraska is where Wilson Creek Reservoir 8-12 sits. The bank is 1,109 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 3 acres — small enough to read in one session. Our Otoe County list holds plenty of bigger water. The closest town, Syracuse, is 6.6 miles distant. It is 33 miles to Lincoln, the nearest city. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Wilson Creek Reservoir 8-12

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. County-wide records name common carp, green sunfish, black bullhead, channel catfish and flathead catfish. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. This water fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 76°F and January near 22°F. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid March. In an average year the thaw lands around mid March and the freeze near mid December. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Anyone fishing this water regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Wilson Creek Reservoir 8-B at 0.9 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat this water as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.