Fishing Wehrspann Lake
AKA: Wehrspann Reservoir
Popular Fish Species Wehrspann Lake, NE
Channel Catfish Fishing
For beginner anglers, most any rod and reel will work for catching channel catfish at Wehrspann Lake, as long as the line is strong enough. For serious catfish enthusiasts, using the right equipment enhances success, especially when you hook one of the big boys. A medium action, to medium-heavy action rod is ideal, in the 6' to 7' range. Use a slip sinker or Carolina rig with popular catfish baits on at least 10-pound line. Use sharp hooks with bait holders on the shank, or circle hooks for live bait. The state record channel catfish is over 40 pounds, and Wehrspann Lake holds some pretty big ones. Flathead catfish also reside in the lake and fishing for them is often good as well. Night fishing for catfish often delivers better results than daytime fishing. Fishing for channel catfish is often most productive around any kind of structure in the area. In Spring channel catfish migrate toward incoming water, so stay up river away from the main lake. In early summer look for rocky banks, the bigger the rocks the better. In summer and winter deeper structure is where to look. The river end of the lake is often the area where the bigger catfish are caught. Road beds, creek channels and rocky points are all good places to begin.
Largemouth Bass Fishing
Wehrspann Lake continues to deliver great catches of largemouth bass, as it has for several years now. Careful fisheries management by the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission has maintained a thriving bass fishery, providing both quantity and quality for anglers. Recent results by locals, and bass fishing tournament participants, attest to the fact that fishing for largemouth bass has been very rewarding lately. Also, there is the potential for catching a monster. Big mouth bass often move shallow and become fairly aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. If they seem disinterested in your presentations, try slowing down and use smaller, lighter baits. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, big worms, jigs and spoons are three good options. In winter, spend your time fishing Wehrspann Lake on deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time. Fishing for largemouth bass can range from fair to very good here, year round.
Black Crappie Fishing
Wehrspann Lake holds a plentiful population of black crappie, and they are running in good sizes this year. Crappie fishing is easy and requires simple, basic gear. Any fishing pole, reasonably small line and crappie jigs or small hooks baited with live bait, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to maintain. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. Because crappie always like cover and structure, so locate brush and vegetation. Using a fish finder can help locate schools of crappie, which tend to stack vertically around cover. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels in deeper water.
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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, walleye and bluegill at Wehrspann Lake in Nebraska.
Located in the southwest outskirts of Omaha near the eastern border of NE, Wehrspann Lake is a 245-acre reservoir with easy walking access. The lake is surrounded by the extensive Omaha Metro Trails System which makes it easy to access the shoreline for fishing from the bank. The lake is home to largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish, and walleye. The lake has a 5-mph speed limit so it is a great lake for canoes, kayaks, electric-motor boats and other non-powered boats.
Primary fish species residing in Wehrspann Lake
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Wehrspann Lake Amenities
Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NEARBY
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NO
RV Hookups: NO
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: YES
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Wehrspann Lake Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Chalco Hills Recreation Road #8, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Fishing Guides On Wehrspann Lake
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Fishing License
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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
The nearest campground is the West Omaha / NE Lincoln KOA Holiday Campground about ten miles southwest of the lake - 402 332-3010
Wehrspann Lake NE Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Contact Information
Wehrspann Lake
Chalco Hills Recreation Area
8901 S 154th St
Omaha, NE 68138
402 444-6222
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