Arrow Head Lake in Dundy County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Out in Dundy County, Nebraska, sits Arrow Head Lake. Elevation runs to 3,110 feet. Small at around 19 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Start from Imperial, 25 miles down the road. After that come Saint Francis at 31 miles and Atwood at 36 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout. The near end sees the visitors; the far end rarely does.

• Where to Fish on Arrow Head Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Public occurrence data for Dundy County names rock bass, orangethroat darter, white sucker and bluegill. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Anyone new to Arrow Head Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 25°F to 75°F. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Arrow Head Lake. Wind on the bank for a day or two lifts the fishing there.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Twin Lakes sits 5.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the current arrangement for Arrow Head Lake.