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Fishing West Wood River Point: what the data says
15-acre lake near Nebraska. The lake tops out around 11 ft. The depth chart is built from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the humps, channels and drop-offs you see are measured, not guessed. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
On the chart, West Wood River Point draws 15 acres inside 0.7 miles of shoreline. A shoreline index of 1.3 says round and simple: fish relate to depth changes here, not shoreline features. The whole water is littoral — nothing here runs deeper than ~15 ft, so it's all weed-and-bait territory.
Crappie fishing at West Wood River Point
The spring pattern is a shallow one: crappie in 2 to 8 ft. As the season builds they drop to 3 to 11 ft, wintering in 3 to 11 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 11-ft range, prime in winter. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a jig trolled/spider-rigged or a small crankbait (trolled) gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | open water | 1/16 oz jig + tube, Curly-tail grub |
| Summer | 3 to 11 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (9 ft) | Jig trolled/spider-rigged, Small crankbait (trolled) |
| Fall | 3 to 11 ft | dawn | Break off the point (9 ft) | Jig + minnow combo, Small swimbait (1.5-2") |
| Winter | 3 to 11 ft | midday | Deep basin (11 ft) | Tungsten jig + soft plastic, Tiny jigging spoon |
Channel Catfish fishing at West Wood River Point
Start shallow in spring: channel catfish sit in 3 to 11 ft that time of year. Even in summer they hold at 3 to 11 ft; winter keeps them in 3 to 11 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for channel catfish in winter. Warm-month bites cluster around after dark and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 11 ft | dusk | open water | |
| Summer | 3 to 11 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (11 ft) | |
| Fall | 3 to 11 ft | dusk | Deep basin (11 ft) | |
| Winter | 3 to 11 ft | midday | Deep basin (11 ft) |
Largemouth Bass fishing at West Wood River Point
Start shallow in spring: largemouth bass sit in 2 to 10 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 3 to 11 ft, and winter fish settle into 3 to 11 ft. The spot to know is Main-lake point, a point in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for largemouth bass in fall. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a texas-rigged 10" worm or a deep-diving crankbait until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (5 ft) | Spinnerbait, Chatterbait |
| Summer | 3 to 11 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (9 ft) | Texas-rigged 10" worm, Deep-diving crankbait |
| Fall | 3 to 11 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (5 ft) | Squarebill crankbait (shad), Spinnerbait |
| Winter | 3 to 11 ft | midday | Break off the point (9 ft) | Blade bait, Jigging spoon |
Bluegill fishing at West Wood River Point
Spring puts bluegill in skinny water — 1 to 6 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 3 to 11 ft, wintering in 3 to 11 ft. Winter bluegill concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 11 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. A small sponge spider (fly) or a micro tube jig covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 6 ft | midday & dusk | open water | 1/32 oz jig + micro plastic, Tiny popper (evenings) |
| Summer | 3 to 11 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Small sponge spider (fly), Micro tube jig |
| Fall | 3 to 11 ft | midday | Break off the point (9 ft) | Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped |
| Winter | 3 to 11 ft | midday | Deep basin (11 ft) | Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon |
Walleye fishing at West Wood River Point
When the water first warms, walleye slide up into 3 to 11 ft. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 3 to 11 ft, winter 3 to 11 ft. Start at Break off the point. It's a drop-off holding about 9 ft of water and rates prime come fall. The feeding windows run the evening and early morning. Keep a crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 11 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (5 ft) | 1/8 oz jig + minnow, Hair jig |
| Summer | 3 to 11 ft | dusk & dawn | Break off the point (9 ft) | Crawler harness on bottom bouncer, Deep crankbait (trolled) |
| Fall | 3 to 11 ft | dusk & night | Break off the point (9 ft) | Jigging rap, Jig + big minnow |
| Winter | 3 to 11 ft | dusk & dawn | Deep basin (11 ft) | Jigging spoon + minnow head, Rattle bait |
White Bass fishing at West Wood River Point
Early season white bass use the shallows, holding in 2 to 11 ft. Even in summer they hold at 3 to 11 ft; winter keeps them in 3 to 11 ft. The chart's best answer is Main-lake point — point, 5 ft, prime for fall. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a slab spoon or a small topwater (schooling fish) and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 11 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (5 ft) | Curly-tail jig (white), Small lipless crank |
| Summer | 3 to 11 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (5 ft) | Slab spoon, Small topwater (schooling fish) |
| Fall | 3 to 11 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (5 ft) | Jigging spoon, Blade bait |
| Winter | 3 to 11 ft | midday | Deep basin (11 ft) | Jigging spoon (deep), Blade bait |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 11 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 9 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 5 ft
West Wood River Point fishing regulations
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Nebraska waters are set by the Nebraska Game and Parks — and special regulations can apply to West Wood River Point specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Nebraska fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is West Wood River Point?
West Wood River Point is about 11 ft (3 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart here comes from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the contours reflect measured depths.
What fish are in West Wood River Point?
Anglers target largemouth bass, walleye, white bass, crappie, bluegill, channel catfish on West Wood River Point.
Where is the best fishing spot on West Wood River Point?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for crappie in winter. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
When is the best time to fish West Wood River Point?
For crappie, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
What are the fishing regulations for West Wood River Point?
Fishing on West Wood River Point is regulated by the Nebraska Game and Parks. Check the official Nebraska regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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