Ericson Lake

Ericson Lake is a reservoir in Wheeler County, Nebraska with 70 acres and about 778.3 acre-feet of storage.

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

Fish and Baits at Ericson Lake

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

How the Seasons Change Ericson Lake

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Ericson Lake

Make the first trip to Ericson 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.