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Shaw Reservoir

Shaw Reservoir is a reservoir in Nebraska, near Adams County.

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Shaw Reservoir is a reservoir in Adams County, Nebraska with 9 acres and about 42 acre-feet of storage.

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

Fish and Baits at Shaw Reservoir

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

How the Seasons Change Shaw Reservoir

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Shaw Reservoir

Make the first trip to Shaw 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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