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Carothers Lake

Carothers Lake is a reservoir in Nebraska, near Custer County.

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Carothers Lake is a reservoir in Custer County, Nebraska with 19 acres and about 111 acre-feet of storage.

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

Fish and Baits at Carothers Lake

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

How the Seasons Change Carothers Lake

Spring on Carothers Lake usually starts near the warmest protected bank, shallow wood or the first green weeds. During summer at Carothers Lake, 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 Carothers Lake.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Carothers Lake

Make the first trip to Carothers Lake 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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