Sutherland Reservoir
Sutherland Reservoir is a 3,000-surface-acre lake near Sutherland, Nebraska (Game and Parks). Species include walleye, wipers, smallmouth bass, channel catfish and yellow perch.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Wiper
Hybrid striped bass. Chase surface-feeding schools and points with wind.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Sutherland Reservoir rampsRampThree ramps and two boat docks.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Sutherland Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Sutherland Reservoir ↗Local tips
- Walleye and wipers are the main targets.
- Three ramps and two docks are available.
- Check the Nebraska fishing guide for rules.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.