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Hansen Reservoir

Hansen Reservoir is a reservoir in Nebraska, near Box Butte County.

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Hansen Reservoir in Box Butte County is a reservoir in Nebraska with 16 acres and about 71 acre-feet of storage.

Keep the first pass around Box Butte County's Hansen Reservoir simple and let the first two bites show whether fish are shallow, near cover or off the bank.

Fish and Baits at Hansen Reservoir

A dependable current fish list is not included for Box Butte County's Hansen Reservoir, so it is better to confirm the fish that are there before buying bait for one species.

How the Seasons Change Hansen Reservoir

As Box Butte County's Hansen Reservoir warms in spring, check shallow cover and the first drop leading away from it. During summer at Box Butte County's Hansen 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 Box Butte County's Hansen Reservoir.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Hansen Reservoir

Make the first trip to Box Butte County's Hansen 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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