Holmes Lake

Lake fishing Nebraska · 06:23 - 20:42

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

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Good 62% The bite right now

Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

74%

84°

Mon

74%

88°

Tue

77%

83°

Best day

Wed

74%

74°

Thu

76%

83°

Fri

77%

87°

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.)

76°F

Air temp

71°F

Wind

13 mph

Pressure

30.02 inHg ↓ falling

Clouds

15.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-08-01 17:20

Best times today

Dawn 05:38–07:38 Day 07:38–19:27 Dusk 19:27–21:27

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 21:11–22:41 Minor period 08:40–10:10

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

10:00

71°

11:00

74°

12:00

76°

13:00

78°

14:00

80°

15:00

81°

16:00

81°

17:00

80°

18:00

80°

19:00

79°

20:00

76°

21:00

73°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

62%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.

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Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

40%

Water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

38%

Water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

38%

Water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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White Bass

Morone chrysops

30%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, off season, bright sky slows things.

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Blue Catfish

Ictalurus furcatus

30%

Slow during the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, White Bass 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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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Holmes Lake?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Holmes 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 Holmes Lake?

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

What is biting at Holmes Lake right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 38%.