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Thelen Reservoir

Thelen Reservoir is a lake in Nebraska, near Polk County.

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Thelen Reservoir is a lake in Polk County, Nebraska with 3 acres and about 25 acre-feet of storage.

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

Fish and Baits at Thelen Reservoir

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

How the Seasons Change Thelen Reservoir

Spring on Thelen Reservoir usually starts near the warmest protected bank, shallow wood or the first green weeds. Summer fishing on Thelen Reservoir 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 Thelen Reservoir.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Thelen Reservoir

Make the first trip to Thelen 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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