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Cotesfield Reservoir

Cotesfield Reservoir is a reservoir in Nebraska, near Howard County.

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Cotesfield Reservoir is a reservoir in Howard County, Nebraska with 2 acres and about 2 acre-feet of storage.

At Cotesfield Reservoir, start with points, the old creek path and the first drop outside shallow water.

Fish and Baits at Cotesfield Reservoir

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

How the Seasons Change Cotesfield Reservoir

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Cotesfield Reservoir

Make the first trip to Cotesfield 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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