Windmill Lake 1

Windmill Lake 1 is a lake in Buffalo County, Nebraska with 8.2 acres and a recorded maximum depth of 27 feet.

At Windmill Lake 1, begin with weed edges, firm-bottom spots and any small change in depth.

Fish and Baits at Windmill Lake 1

Fish listed for Windmill Lake 1 include Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Rainbow Trout.

Bass

For largemouth bass at Windmill Lake 1, try a plastic worm, jig or spinnerbait around weeds, wood and quiet points.

Crappie, Sunfish and Perch

For bluegill at Windmill Lake 1, try a worm, tiny jig or cricket near weeds and shallow cover.

Catfish and Carp

For channel catfish at Windmill Lake 1, try cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on flats and channel edges.

Trout

For rainbow trout at Windmill Lake 1, try a small spoon, inline spinner, trout bait or worm on light line.

How the Seasons Change Windmill Lake 1

Spring on Windmill Lake 1 usually starts near the warmest protected bank, shallow wood or the first green weeds. Summer fishing on Windmill Lake 1 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 Windmill Lake 1.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Windmill Lake 1

Make the first trip to Windmill Lake 1 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.