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Nikont Reservoir

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

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Nikont Reservoir is a reservoir in Box Butte County, Nebraska with 12.9 acres and about 40.1 acre-feet of storage.

At Nikont Reservoir, start with points, the old creek path and the first drop outside shallow water.

Fish and Baits at Nikont Reservoir

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

How the Seasons Change Nikont Reservoir

Spring on Nikont Reservoir usually starts near the warmest protected bank, shallow wood or the first green weeds. During summer at Nikont 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 Nikont Reservoir.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Nikont Reservoir

Make the first trip to Nikont 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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