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Sutherland Reservoir

Boat Ramps
2
Access Points
2
Species
17

Sutherland Reservoir is a popular 3,000-acre man-made lake located in southwestern Nebraska, just off Interstate-80 near the town of Sutherland. The reservoir serves as cooling water for Nebraska Public Power District's (NPPD) Gerald Gentleman Station, resulting in warmer water temperatures earlier in spring and extending later into fall. This creates unique fishing opportunities throughout the year. This large impoundment offers excellent fishing for multiple species, with abundant facilities for anglers including boat ramps, camping areas, and shore fishing access. The reservoir's diverse underwater structure and habitat support a healthy fishery that attracts anglers from across the region.


Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Sutherland Reservoir. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Know where you can legally fish on Sutherland Reservoir

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Nebraska licenses and regulations

Nebraska Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Nebraska Fishing License

A sport fishing license is required for any person 16 years of age and older.

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Nebraska Fishing Regulations

This state has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this state is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Nebraska Stream Access Laws

An individual is allowed to navigate all Nebraska rivers and streams even if such rivers and streams flow through private property. The landowner owns the land adjoining and underneath the river and stream. Therefore, an individual is trespassing if he/she gets out of the canoe, kayak or inner-tube, or drops anchor.

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Take Sutherland Reservoir with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

  • Use the map without signal

    Download the map around Sutherland Reservoir to use it offline when coverage drops.

  • Log your catches here

    Keep a private fishing journal for Sutherland Reservoir to find where and when fish are biting for you.

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    Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.

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Water and weather conditions (10 day forecast)

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