Wagon Train Lake

Wagon Train Lake is a reservoir in Lancaster County, Nebraska with 269.8 acres, a recorded maximum depth of 18 feet and about 2,707.8 acre-feet of storage.

On Wagon Train Lake, a point near the old channel is a better first stop than a random stretch of bank.

Fish and Baits at Wagon Train Lake

Fish listed for Wagon Train Lake include Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Saugeye, and White Crappie.

Bass

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

Crappie, Sunfish and Perch

For black crappie at Wagon Train Lake, try a small jig or minnow beside brush, weed edges and drop-offs; for white crappie at Wagon Train Lake, try a small jig or minnow around wood, creek channels and open-water schools. For bluegill at Wagon Train Lake, try a worm, tiny jig or cricket near weeds and shallow cover.

Walleye and Open-Water Fish

For saugeye at Wagon Train Lake, try a jig, crankbait or crawler rig along rocky points and the old creek channel.

Pike and Muskie

For muskellunge at Wagon Train Lake, try a large bucktail, jerkbait or swimbait along weeds and major points.

Catfish and Carp

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

How the Seasons Change Wagon Train Lake

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Wagon Train Lake

Make the first trip to Wagon Train 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.

Wagon Train Lake FAQs

Where should I start fishing Wagon Train Lake?

Start Wagon Train Lake with a point or old creek turn, then check the first drop.

What is a simple bait for bluegill at Wagon Train Lake?

A good first choice on Wagon Train Lake is a worm or tiny jig; change its depth before replacing everything in the box.

Does the 18-foot maximum tell me where fish hold in Wagon Train Lake?

No. The number for Wagon Train Lake only marks its deepest recorded spot; fish may be much shallower near food, cover or comfortable water.