Essman Reservoir

Essman Reservoir is a reservoir in Gage County, Nebraska with 4 acres and about 14 acre-feet of storage.

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

Fish and Baits at Essman Reservoir

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

How the Seasons Change Essman Reservoir

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Essman Reservoir

Make the first trip to Essman 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.