The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Davis Creek Reservoir
Valley County, Nebraska · 1,140 acres (1.8 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Davis Creek Reservoir
Davis Creek Reservoir is a reservoir in Valley County, Nebraska, covering 1,140 acres. Davis Creek Reservoir in Valley County is managed by the Lower Loup Natural Resources District.
From end to end it runs about 2.4 miles with roughly 13.7 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 2,060 ft above sea level. Ord is about 13 miles northwest. Grand Island, the nearest city, is about 40 miles southeast.
- Size
- 1,140 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.7 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,060 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- County
- Valley County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Nebraska, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Catfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
2 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:21 am · sunset 5:16 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Davis Creek Reservoir
- Ordabout 13 mi northwest
- Greeleyabout 14 mi northeast
- Loup Cityabout 14 mi southwest
- Saint Paulabout 20 mi southeast
- Grand Islandnearest city, about 40 mi southeast
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Questions about Davis Creek Reservoir
What fish are in Davis Creek Reservoir?
Lakes like Davis Creek Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Davis Creek Reservoir?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Davis Creek Reservoir?
1,140 acres, with about 13.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Davis Creek Reservoir?
Ord is about 13 miles northwest; Greeley is about 14 miles northeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Davis Creek Reservoir?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Davis Creek Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
