Clubhouse Lake near Martin: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Nebraska holds Clubhouse Lake, in Cherry County. The bank is 3,199 feet above sea level. It measures about 107 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The shoreline runs about 4.1 miles, so it pays to pick a stretch and stay with it. Start from Martin, 18 miles down the road. For a city, Greeley is 241 miles off. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Clubhouse Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Cherry County records list white sucker, common carp and green sunfish among the fish reported. The county list is broader than any single water. Take Clubhouse Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 22°F to 73°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late March. The lid tends to go about late March and return around early December. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. That shapes the year on Clubhouse Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, S B Lake at 1.8 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Clubhouse Lake locally before you travel.