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Johnson Reservoir

Johnson Reservoir is a reservoir in Nebraska, near Otoe County.

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Johnson Reservoir in Otoe County is a reservoir in Nebraska with 6 acres and about 31 acre-feet of storage.

At Otoe County's Johnson Reservoir, start with points, the old creek path and the first drop outside shallow water.

Fish and Baits at Johnson Reservoir

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

How the Seasons Change Johnson Reservoir

Spring on Otoe County's Johnson Reservoir usually starts near the warmest protected bank, shallow wood or the first green weeds. During summer at Otoe County's Johnson 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 Otoe County's Johnson Reservoir.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Johnson Reservoir

Make the first trip to Otoe County's Johnson 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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