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Bluestem Lake

Lake fishing  Nebraska · 05:56 - 21:00

Bluestem Lake is a lake in Nebraska. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
72°F
Air temp
75°F
Wind
20 mph
Pressure
29.29 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
80.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 19:45–21:45 Night 21:45–05:11

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Next hours

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Likely catch now (17 species)

Channel Catfish
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
16%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Flathead Catfish
Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
15%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Blue Catfish
Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
15%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Common Carp
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
13%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Walleye
Walleye
Sander vitreus
10%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Muskellunge
Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
5%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
5%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
4%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
3%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
2%
Slow during the night, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Black Crappie
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
2%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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Brook Trout
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
2%
Slow during the night, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Bluegill
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
2%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
2%
Slow during the night, overcast lifts the bite.
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White Bass
White Bass
Morone chrysops
2%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
2%
Slow during the night, overcast lifts the bite.
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Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
0%
Slow during the night, water outside its comfort range.
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About the fishing here

Bluestem Lake is a lake in Nebraska.

Popular catches here include Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Common Carp, Walleye and Muskellunge.

Channel Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a ledger bait for channel catfish, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for channel catfish at night. Fish hard now.
Lure Ledger bait for channel catfish: Stinkbait on the bottom.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural scent bait, scent over colour for channel catfish.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Bluestem Lake is a reservoir in Osage County, Oklahoma, and is home to the world famous Plan B Yacht Club, it's about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) northwest of Pawhuska. Alternate names are City of Pawhuska Lake and Pawhuska Lake. It covers the convergence of Middle Bird Creek and South Bird Creek. The outflow is Middle Bird Creek. The lake has a surface of 762 acres (3.08 km2) and a shoreline of 19 miles (31 km).

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More waters nearby

Conestoga Lake Nebraska · 9.5 mi away Wagon Train Lake Nebraska · 11.1 mi away Pine Lake Nebraska · 12.2 mi away Holmes Lake Nebraska · 13.1 mi away Capitol Beach Lake Nebraska · 13.4 mi away Wedgewood Lake Nebraska · 15.2 mi away Bowling Lake Nebraska · 16.0 mi away Missouri River Iowa · 55.2 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Bluestem Lake?

Popular catches here include Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Common Carp, Walleye, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Bluestem Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Bluestem Lake?

Channel Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Bluestem Lake right now?

Right now Channel Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 16%.