Fishing Potmesil Lake in Sheridan County, Nebraska

• Overview

  Potmesil Lake stands in Sheridan County, Nebraska. It sits in lake country bush country. Around 33 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Nebraska listings. Nearest town is Alliance, 23 miles off. It is 170 miles to Greeley, the nearest city. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Potmesil Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Sheridan County records list white sucker, brown trout, rock bass and yellow perch among the fish reported. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. At Potmesil Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 72°F; by January the average is down near 23°F. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late March. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late March and starts locking again about early December. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Potmesil Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Nye Lake, 1.9 miles out. Check the current arrangement for Potmesil Lake.