Bluestem Lake

Lake fishing Nebraska · 06:24 - 20:43

Bluestem Lake is a lake in Nebraska. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now

Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

74%

83°

Mon

74%

87°

Tue

77%

86°

Best day

Wed

74%

74°

Thu

77%

81°

Fri

75%

85°

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.)

77°F

Air temp

74°F

Wind

16 mph

Pressure

30.02 inHg ↓ falling

Clouds

16.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-08-01 18:45

Best times today

Dawn 05:39–07:39 Day 07:39–19:28 Dusk 19:28–21:28

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit

Major period 02:41–04:41 Major period 14:41–16:41 Minor period 21:12–22:42 Minor period 08:41–10:11

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

11:00

74°

12:00

76°

13:00

78°

14:00

80°

15:00

81°

16:00

81°

17:00

81°

18:00

80°

19:00

79°

20:00

76°

21:00

73°

22:00

71°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

62%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.

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Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

39%

Water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

38%

Water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

36%

Water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

29%

Slow during the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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Blue Catfish

Ictalurus furcatus

29%

Slow during the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Common Carp and Blue Catfish.

Bluegill fishing is usually best 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, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Common Carp, Blue Catfish, White Bass and Channel Catfish.

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 fishing is usually best 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 40%.