Abel Lake, Nebraska: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Abel Lake is a Richardson County water, in Nebraska. It sits at 1,142 feet above sea level. About 6 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It lies lower than most water we list in Nebraska. 11 miles away sits Sabetha, the nearest town. Beyond it, Seneca at 14 miles and Falls City at 18 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Abel Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Species logged across Richardson County include common carp, flathead catfish, green sunfish and stonecat. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Abel Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 78°F at the top of summer and 25°F at the bottom of winter. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Count the season from break-up, usually early March. The lid tends to go about early March and return around late December. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Abel Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. A car park lies half a mile away, so the walk in is short. There is camping recorded roughly 170 yards off. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try South Fork Reservoir 11-1, 7.8 miles away. Nothing on Abel Lake should be assumed from this page alone.