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US West Lake

US West Lake is a reservoir in Nebraska, near Cass County.

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Fish species in US West Lake

US West Lake is a reservoir in Cass County, Nebraska with 10 acres.

At US West Lake, start with points, the old creek path and the first drop outside shallow water.

Fish and Baits at US West Lake

Fish listed for US West Lake include Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Rainbow Trout.

Bass

For largemouth bass at US West Lake, try a plastic worm, jig or spinnerbait around weeds, wood and quiet points.

Crappie, Sunfish and Perch

For bluegill at US West Lake, try a worm, tiny jig or cricket near weeds and shallow cover.

Catfish and Carp

For channel catfish at US West Lake, try cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on flats and channel edges.

Trout

For rainbow trout at US West Lake, try a small spoon, inline spinner, trout bait or worm on light line.

How the Seasons Change US West Lake

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for US West Lake

Make the first trip to US West 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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