Pierce Lake Fishing in Pierce County, Nebraska

• Overview

  Pierce Lake stands in Pierce County, Nebraska. Height above sea level is 1,585 feet. About 12 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. You are 0.4 miles from Pierce. The big place round here is Sioux Falls, 101 miles distant. Other water within reach: Skyview Lake 12 miles off, Andys Lake after 15 miles, Brogren Reservoir 17 miles off, Maskenthine Reservoir after 21 miles and Bordner Reservoir 26 miles off. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Pierce Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Fish documented in Pierce County include bluegill, red shiner, bigmouth shiner and brassy minnow. The county list is broader than any single water. At Pierce Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 75°F and January near 20°F on the long-run figures. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Count the season from break-up, usually late March. Average temperatures cross freezing around late March in spring and again near early December in autumn. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Time your trip to Pierce Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. You can leave the car about 150 yards from the water. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Skyview Lake at 12 miles is the sensible second choice. Where Pierce Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.