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Bluestem Lake

Lake fishing  Nebraska · 07:04 - 19:43

Bluestem Lake is one of the lakes in Nebraska. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
79°
Sun
82%
68°
Mon
77%
86°
Tue
83%
74°
Wed
84%
68°
Best day
Thu
84%
71°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
74°F
Air temp
83°F
Wind
17 mph
Pressure
29.78 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
21.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:19–08:19 Day 08:19–18:28 Dusk 18:28–20:28

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

Feeding times today

New moon 0% lit
Major period 12:40–14:40 Major period 00:40–02:40 Minor period 06:48–08:18 Minor period 19:01–20:31

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

14:00
83°
15:00
85°
16:00
85°
17:00
85°
18:00
83°
19:00
81°
20:00
79°
21:00
77°
22:00
76°
23:00
75°
00:00
74°
01:00
74°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
59%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
57%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
56%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
55%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
38%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge and Striped Bass.

For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
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

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Bluestem Lake?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout.

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?

Bluegill is generally most active around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Bluestem Lake right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 19%.