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Smith Reservoir

Smith Reservoir is a reservoir in Nebraska, near Red Willow County.

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Smith Reservoir in Red Willow County is a reservoir in Nebraska with 14.1 acres and about 64.4 acre-feet of storage.

At Red Willow County's Smith Reservoir, start with points, the old creek path and the first drop outside shallow water.

Fish and Baits at Smith Reservoir

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

How the Seasons Change Smith Reservoir

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Smith Reservoir

Make the first trip to Red Willow County's Smith 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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