Conley Lake Fishing Guide, Sheridan County, Nebraska

• Overview

  Conley Lake falls in Sheridan County, part of Nebraska. It lies 3,875 feet above sea level. Surface area is around 26 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. It is a small entry by Sheridan County standards. Some 23 miles away sits Alliance, the nearest settlement. It is 168 miles to Greeley, the nearest city. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Conley Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Reported across Sheridan County: white sucker, brown trout and rock bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The near bank of Conley Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 73°F and January reads 23°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. After mid March the shallows warm and the fish move up. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid March until roughly early December. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. It holds true on Conley Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Dennis Lake is 1.8 miles off. Check the position on Conley Lake before loading the car.