Fishing Clear Lake in Sheridan County, Nebraska

• Overview

  In Nebraska, Clear Lake falls inside Sheridan County. It sits at 3,717 feet above sea level. Small at around 7 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Sheridan County. Gordon is the closest place, 31 miles off. It is 202 miles to Greeley, the nearest city. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Clear Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Species logged across Sheridan County include white sucker, brown trout and rock bass. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. The shape of Clear Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 72°F for July and 22°F for January. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late March. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late March and starts locking again about early December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Clear Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Middle Lake is 0.7 miles off. Check the position on Clear Lake before loading the car.