Lovejoy Lake Fishing Guide, Cherry County, Nebraska

• Overview

  Within Cherry County, Nebraska, you have Lovejoy Lake. Elevation runs to 2,753 feet. At 24 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. A shoreline of some 0.9 miles keeps the choices simple. Most waters listed here for Cherry County are larger. Valentine sits 9.1 miles from here and is the nearest stop. After that come Ainsworth at 36 miles and Rosebud at 38 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Lovejoy Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Across Cherry County, recorded fish include white sucker, common carp, green sunfish and rock bass. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Lovejoy Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 74°F, with January the cold end at about 22°F. Hard water is a season in its own right here. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late March. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late March until roughly early December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Plan around that when you fish Lovejoy Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. 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. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Ell Lake, 7 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Signs at Lovejoy Lake carry more weight than any list.