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Alexandria Reservoir

Alexandria Reservoir is a reservoir in Nebraska, near Jefferson County.

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Fish species in Alexandria Reservoir

Alexandria Reservoir is a reservoir in Jefferson County, Nebraska with 53.7 acres and about 324.3 acre-feet of storage.

On Alexandria Reservoir, a point near the old channel is a better first stop than a random stretch of bank.

Fish and Baits at Alexandria Reservoir

Fish listed for Alexandria Reservoir include Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Largemouth Bass, and Redear Sunfish.

Bass

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

Crappie, Sunfish and Perch

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

Catfish and Carp

For channel catfish at Alexandria Reservoir, try cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on flats and channel edges; for common carp at Alexandria Reservoir, try corn, dough bait or a worm on a simple bottom rig.

How the Seasons Change Alexandria Reservoir

Spring on Alexandria Reservoir usually starts near the warmest protected bank, shallow wood or the first green weeds. During summer at Alexandria Reservoir, fish early around shallow cover, then back out toward the creek path or a nearby drop. In fall, follow cooling water and moving bait toward points, green weeds and wind-hit banks at Alexandria Reservoir.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Alexandria Reservoir

Make the first trip to Alexandria Reservoir 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.

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    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.

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

  • Common Carp — supporting source

    Nebraska Game and Parks public fishing locations

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

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    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.

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

  • Redear Sunfish — 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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