Stickney Lake Fishing in Arthur County, Nebraska

• Overview

  In Nebraska, Stickney Lake falls inside Arthur County. The surface lies 3,471 feet up. The closest town, Sutherland, is 38 miles away. Ogallala is 42 miles away, with North Platte at 50 miles. Within a short drive: Sand Beach Lake after 0.8 miles, Brown Lake lies 1.4 miles on, Whitewater Lake after 2.1 miles, Reid Lake lies 3.5 miles on and Dry Lake after 4.3 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Stickney Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Across Arthur County, recorded fish include chain pickerel, rock bass and yellow perch. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. The shape of Stickney Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 73°F; the cold one sits at 24°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Break-up comes around late March, and the run that follows is short and strong. Break-up sits around late March on average, with the water closing again about early December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Stickney Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, Sand Beach Lake is 0.8 miles distant. Rules at Stickney Lake are worth checking on the day.