Fishing at Dry Lake, Sheridan County, Nebraska

• Overview

  Dry Lake lies within the bounds of Sheridan County, Nebraska. Pine and birch runs right down to the water. The water covers some 26 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Our Sheridan County list holds plenty of bigger water. Gordon lies 26 miles from the water. The big place round here is Greeley, 199 miles distant. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Dry Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Sheridan County records list white sucker, brown trout and rock bass among the fish reported. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. At Dry Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 72°F at the top of summer and 22°F at the bottom of winter. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Count the season from break-up, usually late March. The lid tends to go about late March and return around early December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. That shapes the year on Dry Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. 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. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Should this one be busy, Moore Lake is 1.7 miles off. Check the position on Dry Lake before loading the car.