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Barnard Reservoir

Barnard Reservoir is a lake in Nebraska, near Gage County.

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Barnard Reservoir is a lake in Gage County, Nebraska with 9.3 acres and about 48.4 acre-feet of storage.

Keep the first pass around Barnard Reservoir simple and let the first two bites show whether fish are shallow, near cover or off the bank.

Fish and Baits at Barnard Reservoir

A dependable current fish list is not included for Barnard Reservoir, so it is better to confirm the fish that are there before buying bait for one species.

How the Seasons Change Barnard Reservoir

As Barnard Reservoir warms in spring, check shallow cover and the first drop leading away from it. Summer fishing on Barnard Reservoir 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 Barnard Reservoir.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Barnard Reservoir

Make the first trip to Barnard 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.

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