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Nelson Reservoir

Nelson Reservoir is a reservoir in Nebraska, near Kearney County.

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Nelson Reservoir in Kearney County is a reservoir in Nebraska with 17 acres and about 62 acre-feet of storage.

On Kearney County's Nelson Reservoir, a point near the old channel is a better first stop than a random stretch of bank.

Fish and Baits at Nelson Reservoir

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

How the Seasons Change Nelson Reservoir

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Nelson Reservoir

Make the first trip to Kearney County's Nelson 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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