Bornemann Lake near Gordon: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Cherry County in Nebraska is where Bornemann Lake sits. The ground around here is lake country bush. It runs to roughly 44 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. Shoreline comes to about 1.1 miles, small enough to learn in a day. Gordon lies 20 miles from the water. It is 214 miles to Greeley, the nearest city. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Bornemann Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Records held for Cherry County cover white sucker, common carp, green sunfish and rock bass. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Treat Bornemann Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 21°F and July at about 72°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late March. The lid tends to go about late March and return around early December. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Plan around that when you fish Bornemann Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Coffey Lake sits 13 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the current arrangement for Bornemann Lake.