Nebraska - Red Willow Reservoir
Located 12 miles north of McCook, Red Willow is a local favorite thanks to its track record of producing trophy fish across a range of species. That list includes a 20-pound 1-ounce wiper, a 4.1-pound white crappie, a 9-plus-pound largemouth, smallies over 5 pounds, and a flathead cat that tipped the scales at more than 70 pounds. To get in on all of this, use live bait (big shiners), and concentrate on the canyon structure, then follow the fish as they trend toward deeper water. Steve Lytle, 308-345-1472; stevelytle.com

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Guide's Tips
Species: Walleye
Guide: Mark Porath; 402-471-0641
Rig Specifics: 6 1/2- to 7-foot spinning reel with 8- to 12-pound-test line using flutter baits in a shad pattern.
Quick Tip: First target the higher areas that are 12 to 13 feet deep, then go deeper to 25 and 30 feet.
Where to Fish: The deep water off Indian Points.

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Photos From Red Willow Reservoir