East Sutherland Lake near Sutherland: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  East Sutherland Lake is one of the Lincoln County waters in Nebraska. It sits at 2,920 feet above sea level. Roughly 28 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. The bank runs about 0.9 miles all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. Our Lincoln County list holds plenty of bigger water. Head to Sutherland, 3.9 miles away, for anything you forgot. It is 198 miles to Greeley, the nearest city. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on East Sutherland Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Open biodiversity records for Lincoln County list common carp, white sucker, flathead catfish, green sunfish and bluegill. The county list is broader than any single water. Read East Sutherland Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 24°F to 74°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid March. Ice usually gives way near mid March, and forms again about mid December. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. East Sutherland Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. East Sutherland State Wildlife Management Area runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Hershey Lake is 3.4 miles distant. Nothing here settles the position at East Sutherland Lake for certain.