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Kostal-Hawthorne Dam

Kostal-Hawthorne Dam is a lake in Nebraska, near Hamilton County.

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Kostal-Hawthorne Dam is a lake in Hamilton County, Nebraska with 22 acres and about 118 acre-feet of storage.

The useful clues on Kostal-Hawthorne Dam are weeds, windblown banks and clean holes in otherwise shallow water.

Fish and Baits at Kostal-Hawthorne Dam

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

How the Seasons Change Kostal-Hawthorne Dam

As Kostal-Hawthorne Dam warms in spring, check shallow cover and the first drop leading away from it. Summer fishing on Kostal-Hawthorne Dam 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 Kostal-Hawthorne Dam.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Kostal-Hawthorne Dam

Make the first trip to Kostal-Hawthorne Dam 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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