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Harlan County Lake

Lake fishing  Nebraska · 06:10 - 16:31

Harlan County Lake is a lake set in Nebraska. The main target species are Walleye, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.

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Prime 75% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
57°
Best day
Fri
74%
53°
Sat
76%
59°
Sun
74%
58°
Mon
76%
61°
Tue
77%
60°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
52°F
Air temp
42°F
Wind
11 mph
Pressure
29.96 inHg → stable
Clouds
2.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:25–07:25 Dusk 15:16–17:16

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 06:45–08:45 Major period 18:45–20:45 Minor period 00:42–02:12 Minor period 13:19–14:49

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

03:00
42°
04:00
41°
05:00
40°
06:00
40°
07:00
41°
08:00
44°
09:00
47°
10:00
50°
11:00
53°
12:00
55°
13:00
57°
14:00
57°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
75%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
35%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
18%
Slow during the night, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Walleye, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Lake Trout and Muskellunge.

Walleye fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn 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 soft-plastic jig for walleye, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for walleye at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or firetiger for walleye.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for walleye: Jig with worm or plastic.
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

The Harlan County Reservoir includes a dam and a reservoir of 13,250 acres (54 km2) located in Harlan County in south-central Nebraska. Its southernmost part extends into northern Phillips County, Kansas. The reservoir is formed by a dam constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the Republican River, which starts in Colorado and ends in Kansas.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Harlan County Lake?

Popular catches here include Walleye, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Muskellunge, Common Carp and Brook Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Harlan County 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 Harlan County Lake?

Walleye is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Harlan County Lake right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 78%.