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Mormon Trail

Mormon Trail is a lake in Merrick County, Nebraska.

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Fish species in Mormon Trail

Mormon Trail is a lake in Merrick County, Nebraska with 1 acres.

At Mormon Trail, begin with weed edges, firm-bottom spots and any small change in depth.

Fish and Baits at Mormon Trail

Fish listed for Mormon Trail include Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass.

Bass

For largemouth bass at Mormon Trail, try a plastic worm, jig or spinnerbait around weeds, wood and quiet points.

Crappie, Sunfish and Perch

For bluegill at Mormon Trail, try a worm, tiny jig or cricket near weeds and shallow cover.

Catfish and Carp

For channel catfish at Mormon Trail, try cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on flats and channel edges.

How the Seasons Change Mormon Trail

Spring on Mormon Trail usually starts near the warmest protected bank, shallow wood or the first green weeds. Summer fishing on Mormon Trail is often best along healthy weeds, clean pockets and the windblown side before the water gets too dirty. In fall, follow cooling water and moving bait toward points, green weeds and wind-hit banks at Mormon Trail.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Mormon Trail

Make the first trip to Mormon Trail easy to read by fishing one shallow spot, one nearby drop and one piece of cover, then return to the type of water that gives the first solid bite.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Nebraska Game and Parks public fishing locations

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    Nebraska Game and Parks public fishing locations

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Nebraska Game and Parks public fishing locations

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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