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O Brien Lake

O Brien Lake is a lake in Nebraska, near Sheridan County.

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O Brien Lake is a lake in Sheridan County, Nebraska with 109.2 acres and about 1,483.6 acre-feet of storage.

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

Fish and Baits at O Brien Lake

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

How the Seasons Change O Brien Lake

Spring on O Brien Lake usually starts near the warmest protected bank, shallow wood or the first green weeds. Summer fishing on O Brien Lake 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 O Brien Lake.

A Simple Fishing Plan for O Brien Lake

Make the first trip to O Brien Lake 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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