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Oldfather Reservoir

Oldfather Reservoir is a reservoir in Nebraska, near Valley County.

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Oldfather Reservoir is a reservoir in Valley County, Nebraska with 32 acres and about 296 acre-feet of storage.

The best map clues on Oldfather Reservoir are points, creek turns and places where shallow water meets a quick drop.

Fish and Baits at Oldfather Reservoir

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

How the Seasons Change Oldfather Reservoir

As Oldfather Reservoir warms in spring, check shallow cover and the first drop leading away from it. During summer at Oldfather 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 Oldfather Reservoir.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Oldfather Reservoir

Make the first trip to Oldfather 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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