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James Reservoir

James Reservoir is a lake in Nebraska, near Franklin County.

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James Reservoir is a lake in Franklin County, Nebraska with 4 acres.

On James Reservoir, a small drop or outside weed edge can matter more than a feature that looks dramatic from shore.

Fish and Baits at James Reservoir

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

How the Seasons Change James Reservoir

Spring on James Reservoir usually starts near the warmest protected bank, shallow wood or the first green weeds. Summer fishing on James Reservoir is often best along healthy weeds, clean pockets and the windblown side before the water gets too dirty. In fall, follow cooling water and moving bait toward points, green weeds and wind-hit banks at James Reservoir.

A Simple Fishing Plan for James Reservoir

Make the first trip to James 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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