Van Cleave Reservoir

Van Cleave Reservoir is a lake in Furnas County, Nebraska with 21 acres and about 130 acre-feet of storage.

The useful clues on Van Cleave Reservoir are weeds, windblown banks and clean holes in otherwise shallow water.

Fish and Baits at Van Cleave Reservoir

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

How the Seasons Change Van Cleave Reservoir

As Van Cleave Reservoir warms in spring, check shallow cover and the first drop leading away from it. Summer fishing on Van Cleave 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 Van Cleave Reservoir.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Van Cleave Reservoir

Make the first trip to Van Cleave 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.